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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 Chapter 16, how many bodachs are now around the children?

2. What does Brother Knuckles find in Timothy's bed?

3. What does the bodach in Odd's dream become?

4. What does Odd tell Sister Angela about Constantine?

5. What is wrong with most of the children at the school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do the bodachs go at the monastery and what does one of the students say to Odd?

2. What does Odd think he should do about the police and what is Brother Knuckles' opinion of that?

3. What does Odd dream about in Chapter 9?

4. Who visits Odd in Chapter 4, what does Odd tell her and what does she suggest?

5. What does Odd find when he follows Boo from the garage?

6. Where is Romanovich when Odd finds him to ask him to drive the second vehicle? What does Odd do when he sees him?

7. What does Brother Rafael tell Odd about the search for Brother Timothy?

8. What happens when Odd goes into the garage to get a vehicle?

9. What does Rodion tell Odd about quantum theory?

10. What does Odd see when he hears a keening as he walks towards the school? What does he do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as BROTHER ODD help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading BROTHER ODD? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in BROTHER ODD to discuss and compare Odd's response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

Brother Knuckles is ashamed of his past, and lives his life now in a manner that he hopes makes up for it a little bit. Having lived most of his first forty years as muscle for the mob, he had an awakening of spirit that began when he read the boss' daughter a bedtime story.

1. Based on what you have learned of Brother Knuckles' past, do you think he should be ashamed of his past? Why or why not? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

2. Do you think it is possible that a hardened mob enforcer could be moved by a children's book? Why or why not? Use examples from the text and your own experience to support your answer.

3. How common do you think a "awakening of the spirit" happens in the real world? Does Brother Knuckles decision to become a monk seem to be a reasonable choice for restitution of his past behavior? Why or why not? What else could he have done to make amends for his life?

Essay Topic 3

A clear and prominent theme of BROTHER ODD is that of death. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly trace and analyze the theme of death in BROTHER ODD. What are some symbols to represent death? Are there different types of death? Is death really death? Is death an illusion or real?

2. Discuss the attitude of the following characters towards death: Odd Thomas, Sister Angela, Brother Knuckles, Brother Maxwell, Brother John, and Rodion.

3. After reading BROTHER ODD, if you thought it was an accurate portrayal of what death is, would you welcome it or run from it? Explain fully with examples from the text.

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