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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. Why does Tyler's mother reschedule the family's appointment on Friday?

2. How does Tyler fall into a group of waiters with trays full of glasses?

3. Who comes over to say hello to Tyler's mother?

4. Who comes over to the table in the cafeteria where Tyler and Hannah are sitting?

5. What does Tyler allow Chip to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Tyler's parents described?

2. How does Bethany's presence in Tyler's life make school bearable for him?

3. Where is Tyler's family going in Chapter three, and what does Tyler's father ask him to do?

4. How are other students viewing Tyler differently than in past years, and how does Hannah feel about the change?

5. What does Tyler do in retaliation for having to quit his job?

6. About what do Tyler and Hannah disagree on the first day of school, and who wins the argument?

7. How does Tyler act when Bethany comes over to say hello to Tyler's mother?

8. How do Tyler and Hannah get to school, and why is Yoda distracted driving the car?

9. What is Tyler's course schedule like this year, and why is it that way?

10. What does Tyler ask his mom to buy him, and what is her response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an important part of what makes Twisted interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Tyler. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? How does Anderson develop Tyler's character? Use specific examples from the text to support your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Bethany. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? How does Anderson develop Bethany's character? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Mr. Miller. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? How does Anderson develop Mr. Miller's character? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

4. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Mrs. MIller. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? How does Anderson develop Mrs. Miller's character? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

5. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Hannah. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? How does Anderson develop Hannah's character? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Many novels, perhaps a majority of novels, end on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want a novel to end with what they consider a happy or good ending? Explain your opinion. Do you want a happy ending? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss Twisted in light of each one. Does Twisted fulfill all three, two, or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Twisted is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, or stimulate thought? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What is foreshadow? List and discuss as many incidences of foreshadow in Twisted as you can. Describe the clue and the element that the clue foreshadows. What contribution does foreshadow make to a book?

2. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Twisted and your own live to support your opinion.

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