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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. Whose voice does Trisha hear on the radio after she falls and cannot stand back up?

2. Who does Trisha dream is in an old meadow with her?

3. What is the name of the Boston station Trisha settles for when she can't find her normal station?

4. If Trisha had climbed the marsh in Chapter 9, she would have overlooked what area in New Hampshire?

5. How does Trisha know the God of the Lost has arrived in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the authorities say hope for finding Trisha is fading?

2. Why does Trisha leave her radio on for longer than usual?

3. What do Trisha's parents debate about her memorial service?

4. What happens to Trisha during the fifth inning of the last baseball game she hears?

5. Describe the appearance of the God of the Lost.

6. Why does Trisha not run from the God of the Lost?

7. What does Trisha consider doing in regards to the God of the Lost?

8. Why is Trisha excited to find a post in the woods?

9. Why does Trisha not eat the berries and mushrooms sees in Chapter 12?

10. Why does Trisha stop herself from thinking about being rescued?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stephen King often uses foreshadowing to hint to the reader about events to come later. Describe three examples of foreshadowing in the novel and explain how each one is significant to the novel as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

The phrase "the world has teeth" shows up several times in the novel. What do you think it means for Trisha? Why is it important that she learns this lesson at such a young age? Do you think she will be better off learning this lesson at a young age?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the minor characters Jerry Trupiano and Joe Castiglione, How are they significant to Trisha and to the novel as a whole? What is the relevance of the dream Trisha has about them after her Walkman batteries die?

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