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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. Ralph promises Holly that he will believe in the supernatural for how many hours in a row?

2. In what Ohio city were two young girls murdered by someone resembling Heath?

3. Who tells the investigative team about the murders allegedly committed by Heath in Ohio?

4. The person who wakes the rest of the Maitland family with her screams does NOT claim to have seen a man with what quality?

5. Whose grave site does Holly visit before leaving Dayton, Ohio?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kinds of supplies does the investigative team purchase at Home Depot?

2. What is June's reason for being confused about her decision to save Fred?

3. Who insists on joining the first meeting between Ralph and Holly and why?

4. What characteristic of the corpse lying next to Jack in bed convinces him of its identity?

5. Who is Bill Hodges and how does Ralph remind Holly of this man?

6. What comments does Claude make about Claude's overall personality?

7. What does the cantaloupe in Ralph's story symbolize?

8. What connection does June have to Fred's family tragedy?

9. What finally convinces Jack to do the bidding of the Outsider?

10. In what manner did Terry come into contact with The Outsider, ultimately resulting in his indictment for murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Read a lengthy interview with King. Write an essay explaining the connection between several of King’s answers and a major theme presented within the text of The Outsider.

Essay Topic 2

Trace the characterization arc of Ralph’s character throughout the novel The Outsider. Discuss whether Ralph is a round or flat character and whether he is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss King's treatment of truth, lies, and hypocrisy within the text of The Outsider.

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