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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 does Sabine purchase at the store in #112?

2. Who is Kitty's other son?

3. Sabine realizes that Howard had been a ____________ in high school.

4. Who does Sabine think deserved to be the real magician's assistant?

5. Who had invited Sabine to dinner after their appearance on The Tonight Show?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dot think that she handled the situation with Guy so poorly?

2. Why does Dot take Sabine to the top of a knoll?

3. What does Sabine wonder about the residents of Alliance as they drive Bertie to the emergency room?

4. What are the circumstances in which Kitty kisses Sabine?

5. How does Sabine finally understand why Parsifal had to escape his past?

6. What does Sabine discover when she explores Parsifal's childhood room?

7. What makes Sabine think about her father when Kitty speaks to her about her own boys?

8. What is so unique about Sabine's trip to Wal-Mart?

9. What does Sabine make of the kiss from Kitty?

10. Why does Kitty fear that Sabine will never want to visit the Fetters family again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Parsifal and Howard. Both men have been a big part of Kitty's life but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Howard and the rest of the Fetters family. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? Why does Howard feel a special conflict with Sabine?

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