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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 September 1936, how many kids are in Beto and Cari's class?

2. When the oil comes in in October 1936, what does Gilbert give Cari and Beto to get Hershey bars?

3. In 1936, who invites Naomi and the twins to eat Thanksgiving with them?

4. In November 1936, how long is Henry gone when the twins get sick?

5. What color coat does Naomi buy in Tyler?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who rescues Beto when he runs toward the oil rig just before it explodes?

2. What does Wash do blindfolded at the river?

3. What rules does Henry have for Naomi, Beto, and Cari when they start school in New London?

4. What happens when Naomi goes to the Turner's store?

5. What does Beto report about his first day at school?

6. What does Naomi remember about her mother's first miscarriage?

7. Why is Gilbert not playing football at Kilgore College according to Tommie?

8. Where does Naomi go when Henry and the twins go to the Cozy Table?

9. What do Henry and the twins do on a Saturday on pages 85-86?

10. How does Naomi burn herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in Out of Darkness?

Essay Topic 2

Mood is an element that evokes feelings in readers through the use of descriptive language. Mood is the overall feeling that readers have when reading a story. What is the overall mood of Out of Darkness?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in Out of Darkness to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

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