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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 were Tyler's father and grandfather once upset with Tyler at a little league game?

2. How does Tyler describe his father?

3. Who does Yoda have a crush on?

4. What does Mr. Miller want to talk about with Mr. Milbury?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How are Tyler's parents described?

4. Why were Tyler's father and grandfather disappointed in Tyler when he was in Little League?

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

6. Describe why Tyler has to rescue Yoda in the boy's locker room.

7. What does Tyler say about what he dubs as "semi-nude" day?

8. Why happens when Tyler is called into Mr. Hughes' office in Chapter Thirty?

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

10. What does Bethany do in the cafeteria one day at lunch that makes Tyler glad to be alive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? List and define the most important elements of plot. Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Twisted, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the elements of plot? Why or why not?

3. Identify the major sub-plots in Twisted and their elements (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). What is the relationship or function of the sub-plots to the main plot? Are Twisted's sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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