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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. Hayley's bracelet came from the ____ estate.

2. What is on the rail of the porch?

3. What object is found?

4. What is the name of the salesman?

5. The tree is located behind the ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the scene in which Hayley is able to see through Amelia's eyes.

2. Why does Hayley feel awkward around Roz?

3. What do Harper and David do next?

4. Roz comes to talk to Hayley about Harper. What does Roz say?

5. What happens when Hayley decides to buy a new car?

6. What causes the confrontation between Hayley and Harper?

7. Examine Harper and Hayley's dinner date.

8. A letter is found that details Amelia's ordeal. Discuss the letter.

9. What is Harper's reaction to Hayley's sympathy toward Amelia?

10. What is Mitch's opinion on Amelia's connection with Hayley?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Nora Roberts' In the Garden trilogy. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Roz Harper Ashby. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. What might Roz do next? How might Roz's adventures change in future books?

Essay Topic 2

Write a short story from Amelia's point of view if she lived at Harper House in modern times. How might Amelia be different? What would her role be at Harper House?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Roberts' brilliant use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

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