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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says that stripping Meg is not a good idea?

2. What does David mention about the Chandler's door?

3. Who suggests that Meg be stripped while in the basement?

4. When Ruth is preoccupied, what is the kids treatment toward Meg?

5. Who will be forced to clean up the drink that Ruth spills?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the atmosphere at the Chandler house in Chapter 37.

2. Who has nightmares about Meg and what do they do about them?

3. What does David admit about Meg and the abuse against her in Chapter 29?

4. Discuss the things that each character does to Meg while she is captured in the basement at the Chandler house.

5. Discuss David's visit with Susan while Meg is being tortured in Chapter 34?

6. Discuss the kiss shared between Meg and David.

7. What causes David to realize he is among savages?

8. What information does Donny tell David in Chapter 27?

9. Who arrives at the Chandler home in Chapter 37 and what is the result of the visit?

10. What occurs when Meg is allowed tea and toast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the time period of the story and the role the setting of the 1950's plays on the events that occur.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role that violence plays in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and describe the relationship between David and Meg and the role it plays in the story.

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