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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. Who gives Vicky her first kiss?

2. To what is Vicky drawn in Adam?

3. How does Zachary's mother die?

4. How does Vicky perceive the creature that catches her eye?

5. What book does Vicky's grandfather bring out to help settle an argument?

Short Essay Questions

1. What creature catches Vicky's eye at the funeral and what does she think it symbolizes?

2. What do Vicky and Adam do with the dolphins and how does Adam feel about it?

3. Upon whom does Vicky focus at the funeral, and what does she do later with that person?

4. What are Vicky's thoughts about dolphins as she makes dinner that night after her first visit to the lab?

5. Why does Vicky get angry with Zachary when they are driving to the airport?

6. What does Vicky find that makes her feel better when she gets home from her date from Zachary?

7. What does Vicky not worry when she notices Rob is gone in the middle of the night, and what does she learn later from Rob?

8. What is the concern about the swallows and how do Vicky and her siblings solve the problem?

9. What difficult request does Grandfather ask of Vicky and what is her reaction?

10. What does Vicky ask Norberta and how does she answer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Adam and Zachary. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Vicky and Suzy. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in "A Ring of Endless Light" help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "A Ring of Endless Light" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "A Ring of Endless Light".

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of "A Ring of Endless Light". How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "A Ring of Endless Light". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

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