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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 type of bird attacks Claire during her assent up the cliff?

2. With what malady has Tall Andras's mother been plagued for months by the time he creates the mommet?

3. Claire goes to see Einar on a winter day primarily in order to ask him about what aspect of his past?

4. From whom had Alys inherited her carved wooden trunk?

5. What reason had Einar's father given him for taking Einar back into his own home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Alys give to Tall Andras when he expresses a romantic interest in Claire?

2. How is Trademaster's appearance described in the narrative?

3. What is revealed about the relationship of Old Benedikt and Alys?

4. What idea does Einar get after seeing Claire hold Bryn's baby?

5. What is the reason for Bryn's falling into despair and how does Alys try to help?

6. What is Claire's solution for quelling her fear of animals?

7. What does Einar say about Claire's stated motivation for climbing out?

8. What is the relationship between Alys and Old Benedikt?

9. What is Alys's reaction to the news that Claire is training to climb out?

10. What does Claire decide to do in order to regain her lost memories?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Few characters within the novel have particularly strong relationships with members of their biological families and by omitting key relationships with inherent biological ties, the author can redefine the notion of family within the narrative. Choose three relationships within the novel that demonstrate familial bonds, describe the circumstances surrounding these bonds, and discuss how these relationships fuel the author's message about the definition of family.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the two maternal characters within the narrative: Alys of the village and Claire's female parental unit of the community. What is the author's message regarding motherhood?

Essay Topic 3

Narrative events within Lois Lowry's novel Son refer to the subject of trust at many different points. Trace these mentions, explain each instance's circumstances, and discuss the overall message the author sends about the subject of trust.

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