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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. What news does Bill tell Mike when he calls him early one morning?

2. What is written in sugar spilled on the counter in Mike's cabin one day?

3. What vulgar name does Devore call Mike?

4. Who is the private detective hired by Romeo Bissonette?

5. Who is the attorney appointed to be guardian ad litem for Kyra?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mike learn about the deaths of Sara and Kito and why does Jo urge him back to Sara Laughs after he has poured the lye over the bones?

2. What does Kyra intuit at the Fryeburg County Fair scenario that Mike does not pick up on?

3. What is the devastating effect of the shooter's gunfire at Mattie's house?

4. What question does Kyra ask Mike at the party that is so poignant later on?

5. What does Bill tell Mike about why people don't like Mike's being back in the area?

6. How is Kyra able to recall vivid details of the Fryeburg County Fair experience she shares with Mike?

7. What are some of the haunting events at Sara Laughs and why won't Mike leave?

8. Describe Mike's experience of "time travel" at the Fryeburg County Fair in 1900.

9. What does Mattie fear that Max will do if he cannot win custody of Kyra?

10. How does Jo help Mike during his assault by Max and Rogette?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of truth. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Mattie Devore was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you about Mattie'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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