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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. When Eddie wakes at the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 7, what does he find?

2. In Part 3, Chapter 1, what does Roland tell Eddie he wants him to do?

3. During his visit to New York to see Magruder, Callahan takes a walk through NYC. During this walk, what happens to Callahan?

4. What is a main theme of this book by the end of Part 2, Chapter 6?

5. When Callahan starts seeing the lost pet posters again, what does he do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the tale of Lady Oriza?

2. What does Jamie Jaffords tell Eddie after Eddie and Susannah have dinner with Tian Jaffords and his family?

3. Father Callahan has a very potent response to Roland's request regarding Susannah. Why does he have this poignant response?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 7, Jake is able to see into Susannah's dream. What does this tell the audience about Jake?

5. What is Roland's response to Jake's concerns during this ride into town?

6. When Roland and Jake get to the Jafford farm, what does Roland speak to Zalia about?

7. Who are the Sisters of Oriza?

8. What does Susannah learn to do in Part 3, Chapter 1?

9. How does Eddie defeat Andy?

10. At the beginning of Part 3, Chapter 1, what idea does Roland present to Father Callahan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jake brings up the topic of trust when speaking with Roland about Susannah. Jake believes that Roland is hurting the ka-tet's cohesion by not being honest with everyone. What are the risks and benefits of Roland's secrecy?

Essay Topic 2

There are many instances in this book that appear to be coincidences on the surface but, when examined deeper, are much more important. For instance, the word "Calla" is part of Father Callahan's name, and Father Callahan is really the individual responsible for bringing the village, the gunslinger, and the ka-tet together. What other such coincidences exist in the text, and how are they relevant to one another? Use the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What was Roland's true reasoning in telling Eddie, Jake, and Susannah to go to Took's besides purchasing groceries? Explain your answer with evidence from the text.

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