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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 Barkovitch say that he wants as his prize?
2. Who is Dom L'Antio?
3. What day of the week was it that Garraty found out that he was selected for the Walk?
4. What does the soldier who gives Garraty his third warning look like?
5. Why do the boys talk about snuff in Chapter 13?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to Garraty's leg in Chapter 13?
2. What does Stebbins mean when he says to Garraty, "Maybe it's your edge"?
3. What does McVries compare the walk to in Chapter 14?
4. What had Garraty's girlfriend said about his going on the Long Walk?
5. What fear does Garraty begin obsessing over in Chapter 15, thanks to Stebbins, and why does it upset him so?
6. When the Walkers reach the 115-mile mark at the beginning of Chapter 9, what locations do they still have ahead of them and in what direction are they headed?
7. In Chapter 15, who is the Vegas favorite? What are his odds and why does it look like Vegas may be right?
8. What is Pearson's plan for when he feels like he can't go on and why won't it work, according to Garraty?
9. What does Garraty reveal about Jimmy Owens in Chapter 11?
10. Why does McVries pull Garraty away from his girlfriend?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 3, McVries notes the passing of their first cemetery, "our first boneyard." At this point, death is not something the boys can ignore anymore. Many realize that they will most likely die before this is all over because their can only be one winner. Explain how attitudes and expectations about death change during "The Long Walk".
Essay Topic 2
The author provides hints about the prize throughout the book. Scramm tells Garraty that most of the boys didn't "get into this thinking of winning the Prize" and implies that this is why they won't win. Later, Pearson indicates the Prize is having his heart's desire, but right now he would rather have his life. Discuss the significance of the Prize in the motivation of the characters.
Essay Topic 3
Stephen King writes in the Introduction about the necessity of "killing" Richard Bachman. Explain why you think he must do this. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your reasons.
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