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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 wife from Jeff's past do he and Pam run into in New York?

2. How does Stuart's father lose his leg?

3. What dictator does the U.S. operative deny that the government assassinated?

4. In what year does Stuart die?

5. What do Jeff and Pamela do once their first broadcast predictions come true?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is different about death for Jeff and Pamela after they have fallen in love in their first life together?

2. How does Jeff entertain Pamela's kids when they come to visit his farm?

3. What glitch occurs when Jeff sets out to rekindle his relationship with Pamela after they re-enter their first replay?

4. How do Jeff and Pamela end their lives some years after talking with Stuart and why? What is their hope for the future?

5. What idea does Jeff have to help them get some answers about replaying and why does he want answers?

6. Briefly discuss Jeff's interviews with men who have endured isolation. Who were they and why did they choose to endure isolation?

7. After Jeff and Pamela fall in love, how do both use (or not use) foreknowledge in their careers? How does their love inspire them?

8. Once Pamela finally arrives back into the replay, what plans do she and Jeff develop to stay together?

9. How does Pamela find Jeff in Boston when she finally returns to her replay?

10. Describe Stuart's offering of appeasement as he explains it to Jeff and Pamela.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of wheels as a motif in this novel. Be sure to define motif in your response. Use examples from the book to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict prevailed in this novel? Explain the conflict in detail, using both the definition and examples from Replay to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Define symbolism. Discuss what the boarding school bridge symbolizes in this novel. How does this symbol relate to the story? Why is this an important aspect of symbolism in the novel? Reference the book as needed to help formulate and support your opinion.

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