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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. What is draped on Margaret's sofa?

2. What happens between Sal and Ben at the hospital?

3. What did Sal hope would happen in Lewiston?

4. What does Phoebe call Mrs. Cadaver in her journal?

5. How long was Mrs. Cadaver trapped in the bus?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Mr. Birkway attempt to hide the identity of the journal's owners, and why does this fail?

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

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

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

7. What does Mr. Winterbottom say upset him most about his wife's secret? What does this show about their relationship?

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

9. Why does Phoebe feel embarrassed when Mr. Birkway comes to her house?

10. What does Sal realize when Phoebe shows her things that remind Phoebe of her mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A foil in literature refers to a character that highlights the traits of another character in order to make those traits more prominent. Explain how Phoebe is a foil for Sal.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Describe the factors that motivated Sal's mother to leave her family. Use specific quotes from the novel.

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