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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Vicky feel about this second plane ride?
2. What does Vicky say when John asks her about Zachary?
3. What does Vicky promise Rob to do after lunch?
4. About what does Vicky talk to Zachary's flight instructor?
5. Where is Vicky going in the afternoon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "A Ring of Endless Light" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "A Ring of Endless Light"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "A Ring of Endless Light" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 2
Many books are often made into a movie based upon the book. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think you would enjoy watching a film based upon "A Ring of Endless Light"? Why or why not?
2. Do you think the subject matter would be more difficult or easier to portray in film versus in the book? Explain your reasoning.
3. Would you allow your high school-aged son or daughter (imagining you have one) to view the film? What questions would you ask your son/daughter about the movie? How would you talk to your child about death? Explain your answer.
4. How do you think the movie would differ from the book? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
There are a number of interesting questions raised by "A Ring of Endless Light"--questions that L'Engle most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:
1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?
2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the L'Engle's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss L'Engle's probable agenda concerning that idea.
2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?
3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?
4. Research the life of L'Engle and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.
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