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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. Where in the university do Sal and Phoebe try to find Mike?

2. How does what happens between Sal and Ben make Sal feel?

3. Besides Ben and Phoebe, who does Sal write to?

4. How does Phoebe feel when Mr. Birkway is done talking to her at her house?

5. What art does Margaret have on her walls?

Short Essay Questions

1. How have the journal readings affected everyone in English class?

2. What did Ben write in his journal, and why does it upset Sal?

3. Who does Sal meet at the overlook on the way to Lewiston?

4. What does Sal realize was the reason behind her car trip to Idaho with her grandparents?

5. Why do you think Gram is so emotional about seeing Old Faithful?

6. The day after Mr. Birkway visits Phoebe, what plan do Sal and Phoebe devise?

7. How do each of Mrs. Winterbottom's family members react to the news that Mike Bickle is her son?

8. Why is Sal so affected by the thought of Mr. Winterbottom crying?

9. Who has been leaving the notes on Phoebe's porch and why?

10. How did Margaret and Sal's father meet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the settings in which the novel primarily takes place. How do each of these settings affect the story?

Essay Topic 2

Explain why you think Native American heritage was so important to Sal and her mother.

Essay Topic 3

What do you think of Mr. Birkway's teaching style? What is his main goal in teaching? How could he improve?

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