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

2. Who does Donny convince Ruth to let in the house?

3. What catches on fire in the basement?

4. Who hits Meg with their shoe in Chapter 34?

5. Who unties Meg in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Meg's response when David reminds her she can escape?

2. Discuss the time frame that David notes in Chapter 38.

3. What happens when Ruth tells Meg that Susan will have to clean up the tea that is spilled?

4. Discuss the kiss shared between Meg and David.

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

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

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

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

9. What does David admit in Chapter 34?

10. What is Meg's emotional response to the abuse she suffers in Chapter 28?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss setting. Describe how setting is used in the story and the pro's and con's it creates.

Essay Topic 3

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

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