ANSWER KEY

1. c

2. c

3. b

4. c

5. a

6. b

7. c

8. c

9. a

10. c

11. c

12. a

13. b

14. b

15. c

ESSAY TOPICS / BOOK REPORT IDEAS

1. Analyze the character of Susie Salmon by explaining how she must learn to let go of Earth before she can find her wide, wide Heaven. use examples from the story to explain this idea.

2. How does Jack Salmon remain devoted and loving to both Susie and Abigail?

3. Analyze the theme of grief and how it impacts on all the major characters.

4. Analyze the character of Abigail, emphasizing her strengths and weaknesses.

5. Explain with examples and details from the story how Susie's Heaven differs from Heaven as we have always imagined it.

6. Explain the symbolism behind the title of this novel.

7. What is Susie's greatest desire now that she is dead? Why? How does heaven bless her in fulfilling her desire and what is the outcome?

8. The best known theme in any literature is the theme of good versus evil. Explain, using examples from the story, how it fits this novel.

9. One symbol that flows throughout the last few chapters of the book is that of ties, cords, and chains. Using examples from the novel, explain the significance of this symbol.

10. Discuss how the author's own background is reflected in this story. How is feminist viewpoint also reflected here?

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