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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 "Starlight," what time is twlight?

2. Where does Emily tell Clive she is from?

3. In "Starlight," what day of the week does Clive have off?

4. How old was Alison when she got the scar on her stomach?

5. How long did it take Clive to get his hack license?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who did Clive meet at a gas station in January of his third year in New York?

2. What does Emily learn about Alison's opinion of her?

3. What does Sachin accuse Clive of doing?

4. What does Clive do on the anniversary of Alison's death?

5. What does Emily say about her nighttime meetings with Clive?

6. Why does Emily begin to doubt the veracity of Alison's audio diaries?

7. What are some things Clive has heard and people he has driven in his taxi?

8. After Clive was sick and out of work for a while, why did Sara call him?

9. Why and how does Emily decide to talk to Clive?

10. What did Clive have to do to get his hack license?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clive has the nickname of Gogo. How does Clive get that nickname and what does it reveal about his relationship with Edwin?

Essay Topic 2

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation in Saint X? What descriptive dialogue tags has the author used, especially on pages 286-287? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in Saint X 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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