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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. Who often treats Meg lovingly instead of violently?

2. Who has to empty Meg's bed pan every day?

3. Who is said to likely have a disease after sexual interaction with Meg?

4. What does David compare watching Meg in the basement to?

5. Who is hit with a belt by Ruth?

Short Essay Questions

1. After David stays away from Donny for some time, what does he then learn from Donny about the treatment Meg is currently enduring?

2. Who arrives at the Chandler home in Chapter 37 and what is the result of the visit?

3. Discuss David's visit with Susan while Meg is being tortured in Chapter 34?

4. Discuss the emotions David feels in Chapter 25 when he sees Meg being abused.

5. What does David admit in Chapter 34?

6. Who has nightmares about Meg and what do they do about them?

7. What does David admit about Meg and the abuse against her in Chapter 29?

8. What is Meg's response when David reminds her she can escape?

9. Discuss the conversation David and Susan have in Chapter 43.

10. Discuss the things that each character does to Meg while she is captured in the basement at the Chandler house.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of sexual aggression in the story and how it plays such a prominent role.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Meg to the title of the story. Is there a connection to Meg and the title "The Girl Next Door".

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role that foreshadowing plays in the story.

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