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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is Guy holding out hope?

2. Leland can be described as __________________.

3. What does Leland pull from his belt?

4. What is Guy's reaction to the eviction notice?

5. What does Angel ask Sam to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Angel. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Sam. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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