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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. Where has Kevin made reservations to take Nora for Valentine's Day in Part Four?

2. Where has Aimee taken a job in Part Four?

3. Where along their cross-country journey did Tom and Christine almost freeze to death during a blizzard?

4. What is Henning's first name?

5. On what streets is the Falks' house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jason Falzone symbolize for the Watchers?

2. How is Christmas morning described at the Garvey household in Part Three?

3. What causes Kevin to break down crying during Valentine’s Day dinner? How does Nora respond?

4. How is Christmas morning described at the GR headquarters in Part Three?

5. How is the setting of Outpost 17 described? Who lives there when Meg and Laurie arrive?

6. What exchange takes place between Kevin and Laurie Garvey on Christmas Day?

7. How has the relationship between Jill and Aimee changed in Part Four? Why has it changed?

8. How does Christine perceive her unborn child in Part Three? What has led to this perception?

9. What discovery do Meg and Laurie make regarding their roommates in Part Four? How do they respond?

10. How do Nora’s and Kevin’s actions and behaviors differ in Florida from in Mapleton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Christine’s response to Holy Wayne’s confession and the birth of her baby. Why does Christine refrain from naming the baby? Who cares for the baby after it is born? Why?

Essay Topic 2

What was Jill Garvey’s experience in the Sudden Departure? Who did she lose? How did the experience affect her? How does Jill come to terms with her experience?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Wayne Gilchrest in the novel. Whom did Wayne lose in the Sudden Departure? What led Wayne to develop the Healing Hug Movement? What charges are brought against Holy Wayne? How does he respond to the charges?

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