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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 book does Mr. Halloway threaten Mr Dark with?

2. What does Mr. Halloway think is a weapon they can use against Mr. Dark?

3. What part of Will's body ages?

4. Who are the freaks bringing to the carousel?

5. Who does Mr. Dark tell the boys to smile at?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Will destroy the witch's balloon?

2. How does Will call the witch back to their house?

3. How do Will and Jim react when they see Mr. Tetley during the parade?

4. How does Mr. Halloway get the crowd on his side?

5. How does Mr. Dark find the boys hiding place?

6. How does Mr. Halloway defeat the witch?

7. What does Will tell his dad on the phone?

8. What does Mr. Dark want Mr. Halloway to do for him?

9. What happens when Mr. Halloway shoots the witch?

10. What information about the carnival does Mr. Halloway show Jim and Will?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick two characters from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

How does Bradbury use symbolism in the novel? Why does think Bradbury uses so much symbolism? Could Bradbury be accused of overusing symbolism?

Essay Topic 3

SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES is part of the horror genre.

1) What are the conventions of the horror genre in terms of character, language and plot?

2) In what way does SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES help to set the template for similar novels? Do modern novels still use the ideas used in the novel?

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