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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 Lindsey say in response to her principal's apology for her family's loss?

2. How old is Susie?

3. Where does Mr. Harvey dispose of Susie's charm bracelet?

4. Which two characters kiss each other while visiting Jack in the hospital?

5. Who is Franny?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Claire?

2. What does the reader learn about Susie from how easily she goes into Mr. Harvey's secret room?

3. How do Buckley's family members respond when he mentions that he sees Susie all the time after her death?

4. What tone does the first conversations between Susie and Franny have?

5. How does Mr. Harvey ultimately kill Susie?

6. How is the reader supposed to interpret Lindsey's reaction to seeing Mr. Harvey at Susie's memorial?

7. After Susie's murder, Lindsey has a rough time at school. What is it about school that makes her so angry?

8. What treats do Susie and Holly find in their heavens?

9. What does Susie's heaven have?

10. Why does Grandma Lynn at first avoid Lindsey's questions about who her father suspects was involved in Susie's murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ruana's introduction into the text is quite complicated; she is simultaneously beautiful while suggesting hideous things. Present an argument, using at least three examples from the text, that Ruana is either a good OR a bad character. Make sure to support your position with quotes.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the unique role that Franny plays in the text. What are the benefits of having her within the novel? What are the challenges?

Essay Topic 3

The dreams (and nightmares) of several characters are explored throughout The Lovely Bones. Choose three characters, describe at least one dream (or type of dream) that character has, and discuss what it shows the reader about each character. Make sure to use quotations from the text.

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