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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 long does it take Tyler to walk to the party?

2. What does Tyler do before leaving the house?

3. What do many of the students do at school the next day as Tyler walks down the halls?

4. What does Hannah come in to show Tyler when he is playing Tophet?

5. What does Tyler do after loading his father's gun?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hannah come into Tyler's room when he is playing Tophet?

2. What happens when Tyler is called to Mr. Hughes' office?

3. How does Bethany act towards Tyler and does he act chivalrous?

4. Where do Yoda and Tyler go after the batting cage, and what does Tyler do?

5. What does Tyler do in his father's bedroom?

6. What happens when Tyler returns from the basement with the dictionary?

7. Why can't Tyler and Hannah sleep, and what does Hannah tell Tyler when she comes to his room?

8. What does Tyler tell the principal about attending classes, and how does the principal feel about what Tyler tells him?

9. Why does Tyler mow the lawn, and what happens at the bonfire?

10. What does Tyler tell his guidance counselor, and what is the counselor's 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

Over the course of Twisted, Tyler grows as a person in both complexity and understanding. Twisted might be considered a slice of Tyler's larger "coming of age" story. It might be said that Twisted is a "bildungsroman" of Tyler Miller. Discuss the following:

1. Define bildungsroman/coming-of-age literature as a genre and give several examples from literature you have read.

2. Trace and analyze the character of Tyler as he changes from an angry, depressed boy to a wiser, more mature young man. What are the significant events that change Tyler?

3. Are there any other characters in Twisted who go through a coming-of-age experience? Who? Why do you think so?

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an integral and important part of a novel. Discuss the following:

1. Compare and contrast the characters of Tyler and Yoda. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare and contrast the characters of Hannah and Bethany. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character? What literary devices does the author use to draw a picture of each of these girls' personalities.

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Twisted help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which do you find to be unlikable or even despicable? Why? Be specific and give examples. Do you think you see these characters as the author would want you to? Why or why not?

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