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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Elsie, what are people incapable of protecting themselves against?

2. Which of the following does Kitty not look at in the room?

3. Who is making the noise outside Kitty's room?

4. Kitty tries to hide herself _______________ but it doesn't work.

5. What does Joe set on the floor by the bed in Kitty's room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The marble machine almost becomes a character in the book because it plays such an important role in the story. Explain how an inanimate object can be a character in a story and how the marble machine "interacted" with the "other" characters. Cite three examples to support your claim.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of life. Identify at least two themes about life in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Nick, Joe, Tom and Kitty. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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