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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. Which author does Melissa particularly like?

2. Who babysits for Melissa and Michael when they go on a date in Chapter 7?

3. What does Michael drink while he is out with his friend in Chapter 7?

4. What does the performer in Chapter 7 tell the concertgoers that seems like a bad omen for Michael and Melissa?

5. What does Damian suggest to Michael in Chapter 7 might be another source of his relationship troubles?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Wiley brothers throw a party in Chapter 1?

2. What does Melissa see on the street near the church by their house in Chapter 6 that scares her, and why does it scare her?

3. What game does Ria want to play with Damian's and Stephanie's children in Chapter 3?

4. At Ria's school's cultural night, who steals the show?

5. What does Ria often wear that is first mentioned in Chapter 3?

6. How does Damian feel about Melissa?

7. What is a large source of problems in Damian's and Stephanie's relationship?

8. When do both Michael and Melissa realize their date is a total disaster in Chapter 7?

9. What is Michael supposed to do with Ria in Chapter 6 that Ria is looking forward to?

10. What does Michael find himself doing that he knows is a bad idea at the end of Chapter 4 because he is frustrated and lonely?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining what you think has happened to Melissa by the end of Chapter 13. Do you think her suspicions about the spirits and malevolent forces in the house are literally correct, or do you think something else is happening to cause her extreme distress?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Damian seem to be having so much trouble facing his feelings about his father's death, and how does this failure to face his feelings affect his relationship with his wife? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the reasons Melissa feels so angry, upset, and discontented with her life as the primary caregiver for her two young children.

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