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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. For the swim test, how far do the the girls from the Balsam cabin have to swim and back?

2. How old is Louise?

3. How long does it take Tracy and the stranger to walk to the clearing near Self-Reliance?

4. In 1975, how long has it been since Judyta graduated in the first class of female State Troopers?

5. How old is Louise's brother, Jesse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Judyta Luptack?

2. What does Louise learn about John Paul when she goes to the main house with Denny Hayes?

3. How was the Shattuck Township's volunteer fire brigade created?

4. What is Carl's job at the Preserve, and how did he get the job?

5. Why does Carl think they should have called him and the Fire Brigade earlier after Bear disappears?

6. What is the origin of Camp Emerson?

7. What is Louise's family life like?

8. What is Louise's relationship like with John Paul?

9. How does T.J. dress?

10. By the time Louise notifes T.J. that Barbara is missing, where has Louise looked for the girl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ever since Barbara was born, Alice has struggled with their relationship. How would you describe the relationship between Alice and Barbara, and why is it a struggle?

Essay Topic 2

Dialogue tags and action beats help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags or action beats were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags or types of action beats used to identify speakers in The God of the Woods? How do dialogue tags and action beats help readers imagine scenes and add another layer of description?

Essay Topic 3

In media res is the technique of beginning a story with a pivotal point or a situation that is the end to a series of events. How does Moore begin The God of the Woods using the technique of in media res? How does she plunge into the story without an explanation? How does beginning the story in the middle of the action affect the plot and affect readers?

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