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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. When David goes to the brook in Chapter 39, what does he learn about Meg?

2. Who feels a surge of power when they realize they can help hurt Meg?

3. Who acknowledges that Meg is prettier than a model?

4. What is Meg denied by Ruth while David is away?

5. What does David hear when he enters the Chandler home in Chapter 25?

Short Essay Questions

1. When David arrives at the Chandler's in Chapter 25, what does he find?

2. Discuss the emotions David feels in Chapter 25 when he sees Meg being abused.

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

4. What does Ruth do with lit matches in Chapter 32?

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

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

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

8. After David stays away from Donny for some time, what does he then learn from Donny about the treatment Meg is currently enduring?

9. How does David try and help Meg escape?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of symbolism in the story. Include how it is used as well as the impact it has on the book.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of the story and why it falls into this particular theme.

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