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

2. What dream does Tyler have when he is talking to his father?

3. In what level of hell does Tyler keep drowning?

4. How do Tyler and Hannah get to school?

5. About what does Hanna want advice from Tyler?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Chip Milbury sees Tyler?

3. What does Tyler's mother make for the Milbury's, and how is Tyler to help her?

4. What is the outcome of Tyler talking to his father about his academic schedule?

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

6. How much homework does Tyler figure he has on his first night of the new school year, and what does he think he needs to do about his course schedule?

7. What does Tyler do for dinner when he thinks he is alone, and what does he do when he notices his father is home?

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

9. What is Tyler forced to wear for the Christmas photo shoot, and why does the session not happen?

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

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 one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Twisted.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Twisted. How is the theme represented by imagery? By the character development? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Twisted. How are the themes represented by imagery? By the character development? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

Tyler's obsession with Hell and his thoughts about life continue to be more depressing. Will he ever manage to gain control of his life or his thoughts? Will he escape the pain that seems to constantly swarm into his life. His social standing is bad enough, but then being bullied relentlessly is heart-wrenching. The fact that the principal and his father seem to assume he is guilty and just want to remove him from the situation doesn't help him. His mother's support gives him some hope, even though he decides to be away from the students. It is understandable, as nobody wants to be constantly harassed and bullied physically, emotionally, or socially, which is what is happening to Tyler.

1. Do you think Tyler playing a video game where the person is in hell is harmful to him given his situation? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life and Twisted to support your answer.

2. If you were asked to talk to the principal and Tyler's father about Tyler, what would you say to convince them he is not guilty? Use examples from your own life and Twisted to support your answer.

3. Discuss, in depths, reasons you think some people have the need and/or desire to bully another person. Use examples from your own life and Twisted to support your answer.

4. Discuss ways in which you think Tyler's mother could have been a more positive influence on his situation. Use examples from your own life and Twisted to support your answer.

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