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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 kind of painkiller does Ben give to Ashley when he returns to the plane in Chapter 12?

2. For how long has Ben been away from home in Chapter 1?

3. In Ben's freshman year, he won the mile race in what time?

4. What gift did Ben's wife give him on their honeymoon?

5. What animal does the dog attack outside the entrance to the plane in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where are Ben and Ashley traveling when their plane goes down? Why?

2. What injuries does Ashley sustain in the plane crash?

3. What injuries does Ben sustain in the plane crash?

4. What does Ben discern about their situation once he makes it to the crest of the mountain on which the plane crashed?

5. What memory of the loggerhead turtles does Ben relate?

6. Who is Grover and what role does he play in the novel?

7. How does Ben describe the impact of his relationship with Rachel on his life?

8. What are the initial concerns that Ben and Ashley face regarding their situation after the crash?

9. How does Ben attend to Ashley's injuries after the crash?

10. How does Ben describe his first meeting with Rachel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the loggerhead turtles in The Mountain Between Us. What do the turtles represent to Ben? What did they mean to Rachel? Where does their imagery appear in the narrative and why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's use of imagery and symbolism in The Mountain Between Us. What are examples of similes and metaphors employed by the author? How do these literary devices help the reader gain insight into the setting and characters in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of isolation in the novel. How is this theme developed through character, setting, and symbolism? How does the author develop this theme through mood and tone?

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