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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. With what type of weapon does the coroner say Victor Trang was probably killed?

2. What does Wes question Mark about at his home one night?

3. What is the parish where Mark attends church?

4. What does Mark ask the priest in the confessional?

5. Which attorney will represent Mark in the murder case?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Diane Price and what is her connection with Mark?

2. What inappropriate behavior does Mark display on the day of Sheila's funeral?

3. What impact has Christina's abortion had on her life?

4. What settlement figure does Mark offer Victor Trang and why does he extend it at this time?

5. How does Mark go out of his way to try to make it appear that he does not have romantic interest in Christina?

6. Who does Wes meet while out on the town and what is the woman's job?

7. What is Mark's reaction when Wes questions him about raping Diane Price in college?

8. How does Mark calculate a meeting with Christina and how does he get to know her better?

9. What does Glitsky learn about Mark Dooher's contact with Trang on the night of Trang's murder?

10. How does Mark meet Christina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Christina. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

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