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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. In what country was Trevor born?

2. How many of Trevor's parents are alive to this day?

3. Why was Trevor arrested in a casino?

4. Who is Jane accused of manipulating to get her way?

5. How does Jane feel about the possibility that Trevor is the serial killer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What new information does Christy uncover about Trevor?

2. Why does Trevor call Bartlett after he goes missing from the hotel?

3. What does Joe believe Aldo is doing in the hopes of throwing the police off his scent?

4. What does Aldo think when he watches Eve and Jane discussing Jane's dreams on the front porch?

5. What does Joe learn from Mark Trevor during their last phone conversation on the night Bonnie visits Eve?

6. What does Jane worry about as the number of Aldo's victims continues to increase?

7. During their second phone call, what information about Trevor's childhood does Christy reveal?

8. What information does Trevor give to Eve about the serial killer and his whereabouts?

9. How does Jane respond to the news that she must stay under police surveillance?

10. How does Jane begin to search for more information about Cira and Herculaneum?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cira acts as the central figure for perfect femininity in the novel. Explain why Cira was so sought after, and how her image prompted men and women alike to become obsessed with her. Finally, explain why Cira's ultimate femininity led to her death and downfall.

Essay Topic 2

Jane's dreams function to draw her closer to the killer. Describe the recurring dream that Jane has throughout the novel, and explain what it means when she gradually gains control over the information in the dreams.

Essay Topic 3

For Eve, the loss of Bonnie plays a huge role in the way that she treats Jane. Explain the circumstances surrounding Bonnie's death, and then explain how the loss of her daughter shaped the way that Eve began to treat and protect Jane.

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