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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. Where is the establishment located?

2. What does the man offer to sell to the store?

3. Who visits the store?

4. Philip goes to see Jane to discuss ____.

5. Rosemary buys all but which flowers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Rosemary waits for Philip who is late. Describe the scene.

2. Philip arrives at Eleanor's house once again. What occurs?

3. How does Eleanor learn about Philip's death?

4. What is Philip's next step regarding Eleanor?

5. What is contained in the telegram sent to Rosemary?

6. What is Eleanor's main regret over Philip's alleged death?

7. What is Mr. Fell's take on Philip's behavior?

8. What happens to Philip when he goes to the boarding house to see Eleanor?

9. What does Rosemary do after she kills Philip?

10. What happens when Eleanor goes to the hat shop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a sensationalized story for the tabloids regarding Philip's affair and death. What would you say? How would you portray Rosemary, Philip, Eleanor and Jane? What are the challenges? Are you pleased with the outcome?

Essay Topic 2

The story allows for a substantial use of flashback. Discuss the use of flashback in the storytelling process. Does each character give enough information to make the story relatable? Do you like the use of flashbacks? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Jane and Dora. How does the author make it apparent that the women are in a relationship? Why do they attempt to keep it a secret? Does Jane's mother know? Why isn't the topic discussed? How might you approach the topic if you were Jane, Dora or Jane's mother? What is the opinion of Rosemary?

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