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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. Why does Tyler carry Bethany upstairs?

2. How successful is Tyler in carrying out his fantasy while talking to his father?

3. When Tyler wakes up late in Chapter Fourteen, for what does he arrive late?

4. What does Tyler do to get back at his father?

5. What does Hannah do before she goes into the school building?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Tyler delivers the cake to the Milbury's home?

2. What is the video-game scenario that Tyler is playing?

3. What does Tyler do in retaliation for having to quit his job?

4. What does Tyler ask his mom to buy him, and what is her response?

5. What does Tyler do for dinner when he thinks he is alone, and what does he do when he notices his father is home?

6. Why were Tyler's father and grandfather disappointed in Tyler when he was in Little League?

7. What does Tyler say about what he dubs as "semi-nude" day?

8. What is Tyler's course schedule like this year, and why is it that way?

9. Describe Tyler's visit to his probation officer in Chapter Thirty-one..

10. How do Tyler and Hannah get to school, and why is Yoda distracted driving the car?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. Define protagonist. Who is/are the protagonist(s) in Twisted? Refer to the text to support your answer.

2. Define antagonist. Who is/are the antagonist(s) in Twisted? Refer to the text to support your answer.

3. Which three secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot of Twisted? Refer to the text to support your answer.

4. Are any of the characters in Twisted dispensable? If yes, identify the character(s) and explain why they are dispensable and why you think Anderson put them in despite their insignificance.

5. Do you think Twisted has a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Many novels, perhaps a majority of novels, end on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want a novel to end with what they consider a happy or good ending? Explain your opinion. Do you want a happy ending? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss Twisted in light of each one. Does Twisted fulfill all three, two, or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Twisted is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, or stimulate thought? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Twisted based upon the criteria you list in #1 and judge if Twisted is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if the novel is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Twisted a successful novel? What about young teens?

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