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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. How does Christopher react to Catherine's date in Chapter 8?

2. Who proposes to Catherine at the end of Chapter 15?

3. Who tries to seduce Catherine at the end of Chapter 3?

4. How long were the children held captive in Foxworth Hall?

5. Who does Catherine hope is watching her television special?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Catherine find herself standing next to at the ring store? What happens?

2. Who visits Catherine backstage in Chapter 18? What happens as a result of this visit?

3. What does Catherine plan for Dr. Paul's birthday in Chapter 12, and why does she become angry with him?

4. At the end of Chapter 3 who tries to seduce Catherine?

5. What happens between Dr. Paul and Catherine the night before school starts in Chapter 7?

6. Why does Julian insist that Catherine needs to become his dance partner?

7. Who insists that Carrie should travel to New York with Julian?

8. Why does Julian leave Catherine on the side of the road in Chapter 16? How does she get home?

9. Who refuses to support Catherine's engagement to Dr. Paul?

10. How do Christopher and Dr. Paul react to Catherine's date with Julian in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the gifts Catherine receives at Christmas from Dr. Paul and Christopher. What do the gifts mean to Catherine? What do the gifts suggest about Dr. Paul and Christopher?

Essay Topic 2

Define the term 'climax' and choose two potential points of climax within the plot. Explain how each event fits the definition of climax and cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Paul reveals to Catherine that his ex-wife murdered their small child. What is the significance of this story and how does it apply to the theme of revenge?

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