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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. The second act of vandalism appears to target which group of people?

2. Where does Ellery suggest they go after leaving the library in Chapter Ten?

3. What is the last name of Malcolm's best friend, Mia?

4. Where is the party for Fright Fest employees held in Chapter Fourteen?

5. According to Mia in Chapter Five, what school did her older sister attend after leaving Echo Ridge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the second act of vandalism? Where does it occur? Who discovers it?

2. Whom does Ellery meet upon going to Fright Fest for the first time? What happens there?

3. What act of vandalism occurs in Chapter Three? Where does it occur, and who discovers it?

4. What favor does Katrin ask of Malcolm in Chapter Eleven?

5. Who is Lacey Kilduff? Who is Declan Kelly? What does the reader learn about them in the first two chapters of the novel?

6. How does the vandal disrupt the pep rally in Chapter Thirteen?

7. What does the reader learn about Declan in Chapter Seven?

8. What information do the twins get from the yearbooks in Chapter Ten?

9. Why are the twins headed to Fright Farm in Chapter Twelve? Who drives them there? Why?

10. Who is Viv? What does the reader learn about her in Chapters Five and Six?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A red herring is a clue that is intended to mislead the reader. Choose three of the novel’s “red herrings” and discuss how they mislead both the protagonist and the reader.

Essay Topic 2

Although Sarah and Lacey are not literally present in the story, they both play an important role. Discuss the role Sarah and Lacey play regarding the story’s plot and themes.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of loneliness.

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