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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. What happens when the scientists from the Army Corps of Engineers arrive in Comtosook?

2. What is Cissy going to keep on her dressing table that Gray Wolf gives her?

3. What does Cissy spill on her lap while having dinner at the Ethan Allen Club?

4. When Ross sets up for a 2nd night of ghost hunting, who does he run into?

5. What time of day is Shelby getting up to be with her son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first time that rose petals are introduced in the story?

2. What does Ross believe about his own power to die? Why does he carry these beliefs with him?

3. What is Az's belief about suicide?

4. Why did Gray Wolf kill a man?

5. What was the Eugenics Survey of Vermont?

6. What two security reports has Az Thompson writing since working for the quarry?

7. Who write HELP on the mirror?

8. Do you think the program outlined in Chapter 6 is a real program? Why? Why not?

9. What are Ross's thoughts of suicide?

10. What 4 conditions does Ross set with Rod to investigate the Pike property?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of suicide runs through the novel. Why, according to Ross, is suicide NOT an escape? What was he trying to do when he tried to kill himself?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the odd happenings around town and how the people reacted to them. Why does the town not panic?

Essay Topic 3

Describe what you know about the Vermont Eugenics Program. What are your thoughts about this program and time?

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