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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 does Ruth do to Meg's drink?

2. Who is hit with a belt by Ruth?

3. Who places insects on Meg's body?

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

5. Who is unable to look David in the eye in Chapter 39?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David try and help Meg escape?

2. When David goes into the Chandler basement in Chapter 27, what does David find?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of dialogue in the story. Include how it is used and also the positive and negative effects it has on the story.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of sexual aggression in the story and how it plays such a prominent role.

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