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

2. In what room does Holly say a prayer for the success of the investigative team's first meeting?

3. Jeannie is warned by an intruder that if Ralph does not stop his investigation, he will be punished in what way?

4. From what country is the film that Holly shows to the rest of the investigative team?

5. Who visits the Heisman Memory Unit in an attempt to interview Peter?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does the motif concerning dreams and visions arise within The Outsider?

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

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

4. In what way does The Outsider contain commentary about race and culture?

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

6. How does Grace describe the man she sees in her bedroom?

7. What method does Fred use in order to commit suicide?

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

9. How is the theme of family bonds depicted in the relationship between Lovie Ann and Claude?

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

How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within The Outsider and what is King’s message regarding these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the interplay between the resolution of The Outsider and one of the novel's main messages. How does King make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help them get across one main message of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Determine King’s message within the novel The Outsider regarding the idea that not every event in the world can be explained in logical terms.

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