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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. Why is FRU particularly interested in Kylie?

2. How does Kylie think Derek might have had a hand in frightening her?

3. What does Holiday say about Perry Gomez in front of Kylie?

4. What does Della offer to do with Kylie?

5. What does Chan say that it appears Kylie has brought him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kylie learn about a deal Brian and Derek make and how does Kylie react to the situation?

2. Describe Kylie's vision of the dead soldier the night she meets the "kitten."

3. Why does Lucas confront Derek?

4. What does Kylie ask Derek to do and what is his response?

5. What does Holiday reveal after Kylie tells her about the ghost Kylie keeps seeing?

6. What happens in Kylie's interview with the FRU men?

7. What happens in Holiday's office when Perry comes in and Kylie is there?

8. What does Kylie's father ask her mother for and what has happened to the objects?

9. What do Kylie and Della talk about as they are walking to the group campfire?

10. What does Derek do when a water moccasin comes near Kylie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Born at Midnight" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if it is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Born at Midnight" a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Born at Midnight" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an important part of what makes "Born at Midnight" interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Kylie. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Lucas. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Derek. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

4. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Holiday. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

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