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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. How old was Mike when he had a high temperature from the measles and hallucinated?

2. In what town does Mike live?

3. What does the housekeeper leave for Mike at Sara Laughs?

4. Where does Mike decide to have lunch in town?

5. How much is Mike worth at this point in his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Mike realize that he must return to Sara Laughs?

2. What made Max file for custody of Kyra?

3. How does Mike meet Mattie and Kyra Devore and why is the meeting emotionally difficult for him?

4. What is Max Devore's purpose for calling Mike at home on the Fourth of July?

5. Who is the protagonist of the story and what tragedy befalls his wife very early in the story?

6. What does Mattie tell Mike is the reason she is in such a good mood after talking to John Storrow?

7. What does Mike find unusual about Mattie's statement about not calling again when he is working?

8. What does Mike send his editor who pushes for the completion of his fourth book?

9. Had Johanna told anyone else about her pregnancy?

10. Who is John Storrow and what is his role in Mike's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the book. Explain the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Stephen King is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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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