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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. Why is M4's behavior a concern to Lon?

2. What does the man waiting for Rick tell him to do?

3. What sort of land does the government offer Nuke for grazing?

4. What kind of gear does Rick find in Lon's tent?

5. What does Lon ask Rick to do when Lon gets a calve out of the cooler?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rick hide at the camp and what does he see and hear while Lon is gone?

2. How does Rick get caught and what does the man order him to do?

3. What does Rick dream his second night in the camp and what wakes him?

4. What do Lon and Rick do after Joe leaves, what does Rick ask Lon and what is Lon's response?

5. Where is the camper driving, and what does Rick find when he looks for food?

6. What does Lon tell Rick about his work?

7. Why is Rick worried because his social worker was fired, and what does he plan to do about his fears?

8. What does Rick think about as he is riding in a camper in which he hid?

9. Why has Rick been brought before a judge, what does he say about his actions and how does the judge view Rick?

10. What does Lon tell Rick his job will be while Lon is hang gliding? Who is going hang gliding with Rick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an important part of what makes "The Maze" interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Rick. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Lon. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Nuke. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "The Maze", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "The Maze". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot.) Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "The Maze".

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of this novel. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "The Maze". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

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