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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 does Ever not tell Damen what she did to Jude?

2. Why does Roman say to enjoy all the pleasures on earth?

3. What does Ever say at the end of her spell?

4. From what does Rayne say she and her sister are refugees?

5. What does Ever think is the worst part of being immortal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ever ask Jude for help, and what does he tell her?

2. What does Ever do to Jude in Chapter 5?

3. What does Ever try to tell Damen, and why can't she?

4. How does Ever feel about herself since she became immortal and why?

5. What do the twins tell Ever?

6. Who comes to the hospital to talk to Jude and what does he tell them?

7. Why does Ever need an antidote?

8. What do Ever and Damen think of Haven's attitude, and what do they decide to do about it?

9. Where does Ever go when she leaves Damen in Chapter 4 and what does she try to do about her aunt?

10. Where does Ever intend to go when she leaves Summerland, and where does she end up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in Dark Flame. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Noël chooses the symbols she does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Noël chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Noël's use (or lack) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Noël use too many or too few literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

Essay Topic 2

Many novels, perhaps the majority, end on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Dark Flame and whether or not it fulfills all three, two, or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Dark Flame is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, and/or stimulate thought? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in Dark Flame? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in Dark Flame including why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Dark Flame and your own life to support your opinion.

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