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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 force feeds Meg crackers in Chapter 35?

2. While Meg is being hurt by Willie and Eddie, where is Ruth?

3. What is Meg tied to in Chapter 28?

4. What does David use in order to form a trip wire?

5. Who does David suddenly realize he is amongst in Chapter 41?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Discuss Ruth's health in Chapter 35.

5. Discuss the conversation David and Susan have in Chapter 43.

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

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

8. How does David try and help Meg escape?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the narration of the story. Include who the narrator is, how you know this is the narrator and whether the narrator is dependable.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and describe Meg's motives and motivations for helping her sister, Susan, when trouble occurs.

Essay Topic 3

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

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