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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. Mattie tells Mike that she had seen Jo at the ball diamond wearing a blouse with a pattern of _________________.

2. Where had Mike stored his manuscripts?

3. What does John Storrow tell Mike will be an important factor in Devore's attempt to get custody of Kyra?

4. What superstitious habit did Mike and Johanna have when he finished a book?

5. What type of flowers does Mike see in his dream and also in a photo taken by Bill Dean?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mike so moved by all that has happened to him since he has returned to Sara Laughs?

2. Does Mike's nightmare of arriving at Sara Laughs come true when Mike finally does arrive at the cottage?

3. What is Mike's demeanor when he spends Christmas with Jo's family, the Arlens?

4. Describe Mike's first encounter and communication with a spirit in the house.

5. Why is the completion of his novel a month after Johanna's death the event that drives home the fact that she will not be coming back?

6. When does Mike begin to notice something odd about the magnets on the refrigerator door?

7. Had Johanna told anyone else about her pregnancy?

8. In what state of mind does Mike bring the Selectric typewriter to his office and what does he think is the reason?

9. Why is Mike surprised by his budding friendship with Mattie?

10. Why does Bill Dean advise Mike to stay away from Mattie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grief takes on an almost human persona in this book. What are some examples of grief? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of fear. Identify at least two instances about fear in the book. Then, cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Sara Tidwell was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you about Sara's life through this book, what were her biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did she manage through them? How did her coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of her life? Explain.

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