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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 virus starts infecting what other states?

2. Where does Frannie bury her father?

3. How much money in royalties does Larry Underwood have in his savings account?

4. What is Bill Hapsomb’s nickname?

5. What does Harold notice about his house that makes him realize someone was in there while he was out?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do you think of the government's response to this crisis in this novel so far?

2. How does Dayna think Randall Flagg can see her?

3. Why does the disease have the nickname 'Captain Trips'?

4. Everyone in Ogunquit was either already sick or had been exposed to sick residents by the time the town council decided to blockade the turnpike. Why did no one realized this at the time?

5. Even if only 0.6% of the population are immune, should there have been more survivors from Arnette?

6. What was the border patrol's duty in the city?

7. What happened to the doctor in the jail with Nick Andros?

8. Does Randall Flagg have to continue his line of evil?

9. The virus killed all its possible hosts well into 99.4%, so how is it still around?

10. What does Randall Flagg intend to do with his powers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of "taking a stand"?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of loneliness.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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