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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 T.J. call Andrew when they are talking about Edith being in a mental institution?

2. What does T.J. feel about the new life Andrew is beginning?

3. How does Eden warn Andrew that Edith entered the bedroom?

4. What year was the postcard from Jim dated that Andrew found in Edith's dresser drawer?

5. Where did police look for a murder weapon, according to Andrew's farmer neighbor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Andrew visit Mr. O'Brien?

2. How does Andrew feel about the baby he and Eden are expecting?

3. Why does Andrew buy Eden sneakers?

4. What information does Eden tell Andrew about what she remembers after the shooting?

5. How does DeSalvo protect Eden in the luncheonette?

6. What changes does Andrew make to Edith's kitchen in order to sell the house?

7. What happens at the pond when Andrew falls asleep?

8. What information does Eden reveal when Andrew persists in learning more about who she had been with in her bedroom before?

9. Where did Edith go after she tried to shoot Eden?

10. What does T.J. tell Andrew about "the till being empty"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What kind of person is Andrew? What are his strengths and weaknesses? How does he change as the novel progresses? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the way the author uses weather to enhance the action of the story. How does humid or hot weather heighten the mystery and conflict of the story? What weather does the author use to support Andrew's desire for a fresh start? Provide specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the physical and emotional injuries Eden suffered from the shooting. What does Edith tell Andrew about Eden's mental state? Does Andrew believe that he can help Eden heal? How so? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

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