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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. In Ethan’s recurring dream in “Dream On,” he is attempting to save a girl who is what?

2. Lena explains Ridley’s magical powers by telling Ethan she is what in “A Crack in the Plaster”?

3. On what date does “Gathering Days” begin?

4. What date is given in the opening of “Broken Glass”?

5. What do the older members of Ethan’s community refer to the Civil War as?

Short Essay Questions

1. In “A Crack in the Plaster,” Lena relates a story of a teenager who was Claimed Dark. How does this scenario turn out, and what does it indicate?

2. Why does Lena attempt to push Ethan away in “Greenbrier”? How does Ethan respond?

3. What awakens Ethan in “The Greats”? Where does he go upon awakening?

4. When Ethan touches the locket while at church in “The Sisters,” what scene unfolds?

5. How is the setting of Gatlin, South Carolina described in “The Middle of Nowhere”? How does Ethan explain his role within the community?

6. Why does Lena say she doesn’t want to begin a relationship with Ethan in “A Crack in the Plaster”? How does Ethan respond?

7. How does Lena explain her personal predicament to Ethan in “A Crack in the Plaster”?

8. What conversation does Ethan overhear between Macon Ravenwood and Amma in “The Greats”?

9. What does Lena explain to Ethan about the names of her family members in “The Writing on the Wall”?

10. How does Lena describe her family members’ supernatural powers in “A Crack in the Plaster”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of Gatlin, South Carolina, as depicted in the opening of Beautiful Creatures. How does the narrator feel about his hometown? How does his father describe the town? How large is the town?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character of Marian Ashcroft in Beautiful Creatures. In what ways does Marian compare to the character from The Music Man? What secret knowledge does Marian reveal when her character is introduced? What was Marian’s relationship with Ethan’s mother?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the character of Ridley Duchannes in the novel. How old is Ridley? How is she related to Lena? What appears to be Ridley’s relationship with her family? What are Ridley’s actions, objectives, and obstacles in the story?

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