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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. How does Richard introduce himself to the man on the side of the road?

2. What does Della call the handicapped boys passing her at lunch?

3. How old was Algon when he died?

4. How does the man who pays Rainie describe himself?

5. What does the woman at the beginning of "Façade" wish would kill her?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Death come into existence?

2. What happens to Burbage at the beginning of the play?

3. What did Hamnet dream about after the play?

4. What does Death tell Rainie to do in order to die?

5. What does Peaseblossom say when the character of Puck comes on the stage?

6. What does Puck decide to do as the fairies are leaving?

7. What does Puck do at the end of the play?

8. What does Shakespeare ask when he wakes up after the play?

9. What is Rainie's power, and what is the main weakness in it?

10. What happens as Rainie is dying?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters, especially Calliope, Rainie, and Hamnet. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

The Siamese cat presented a very interesting and unique philosophy on life. What was this philosophy, and how did this different idealism affect the cats around her?

Essay Topic 3

Madoc endures many different trials before the end of his story. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

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