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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jonas say he is suspicious of the boys in this section?

2. What does Roland tell Susan when he takes her aside in this section?

3. Who does Cordelia confide in about her fears for Susan?

4. Why does Jonas travel to Citgo?

5. What is the title of the newspaper?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the ending of the novel.

1. Why do the student's think King references THE WIZARD OF OZ?

2. What meaning does King's reference to THE WIZARD OF OZ give to the novel?

Essay Topic 3

1. How does the death of Susan's father affect Susan?

2. How would Susan's live have been different if her was not murdered?

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