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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. At the end of Chapter 25, how many days does Clara decide to wait before she acts with or without O'Neill?

2. What was the name of Jasper's wife?

3. In Chapter 16, who kidnapped Maren?

4. In Chapter 19, how many people have died from not drinking Beloved Bondage?

5. In Chapter 13 when Clara awakes on their journey, what type of trees surround the wagon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens near the end of Chapter 22?

2. What does Clara think of at the end of Chapter 16, to try to stop worrying?

3. In Chapter 22, what does Osbert bring Clara?

4. At the end of Chapter 24, what does Clara look for in Soraya's herb cupboard and what is missing that she needs?

5. In Chapter 21 when Clara cannot learn to juggle, what do Jasper and O'Neill suggest she do for an act?

6. At the end of Chapter 23, why does Clara hate O'Neill.

7. What happens at the beginning of Chapter 15?

8. In Chapter 19, what does Dr. Phipps give O'Neill and Clara, and what is it supposed to do?

9. At the beginning of Chapter 14, how is the trip going?

10. In Chapter 16, where is Maren found and what happens to her kidnapper?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several mysteries in the novel: the parentage of Maren, Clara, and O’Neill; the relationship between Auntie and Scarff; and the way that Maren is becoming a mermaid. What mysteries are solved in the book? How are those mysteries solved? What mysteries are left unanswered?

Essay Topic 2

Clara notices that O’Neill pays special attention to Maren. How does Clara feel about O’Neill? How does she think that he feels about Maren? Why is Clara jealous of Maren and how does she deal with her jealousy?

Essay Topic 3

O’Neill creates a special painting for Clara. What elements are in the painting? What do each of these elements symbolize? What does the painting symbolize regarding O’Neill’s feelings for Clara?

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