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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. Who is the first person narrator in the Epilogue?

2. What stories had Henry fabricated?

3. What do Rowena's parents hear about the same time that Adam, Polly and Rowena are at Stew Meat's store?

4. What does Adam think is unfair?

5. What does Rowena mutter when Adam sits behind her in class?

Short Essay Questions

1. What point of view is used in the Epilogue and who is the narrator?

2. What does Sam say about Henry's stories?

3. What happens when Polly becomes desperate?

4. What does Adam hear as he is going to bed and what does his pa say about it?

5. What does Adam promise his mother and what does this promise prompt Adam to do?

6. What does Rowena hear about Adam at a party and what is her thought about it?

7. What surprises Adam and his mother?

8. What does Stew Meat realize and what does he do?

9. What happens when Adam tries the dowsing stick a few times and what is his mother's response to what he tells her about it?

10. Why does Adam's pa make a raft and what do they do with the raft?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "The Wish Giver". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Brittain chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Brittain chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Brittain's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Brittain use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "The Wish Giver" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "The Wish Giver"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "The Wish Giver" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadow? How many incidences of foreshadow are in "The Wish Maker"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadow in "The Wish Giver" including why you believe it is foreshadow. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "The Wish Giver" and your own live to support your opinion.

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