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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. L. read while Lily is at the York's apartment to pick up her pay for the last week?

2. What type of songs does Lily sing when she is by herself?

3. How far does Lily have to drive to get to Mrs. Rossiter's place?

4. What do Marshall and Lily eat while they watch an old movie on cable Sunday morning?

5. How many hours does Lily spend cleaning the Althaus home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are typical activities for Lily on Sundays?

2. Why does Lily suggest that she and Marshall should not see each other until his divorce is final?

3. Is Lily able to verify Tom's alibi?

4. What does Lily hear while she is in the Drinkwater house cleaning?

5. How does Lily get the job of bathing Mrs. Rossiter's dog?

6. What does Lily find on her bedside table Sunday morning?

7. What news does Alvah tell Lily when Lily is at the Yorks' picking up her check for last week's work?

8. What did Deedra see when she stopped by Pardon Albee's apartment on Monday afternoon?

9. What does Lily usually do from 10:30 to noon on Mondays?

10. Whose car does Lily see at Thea Sedaka's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how the author uses red herrings in the novel to divert attention from the real murderer. Cite examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Argue whether Lily is or is not the protagonist in the novel. Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the coping skills that Lily has developed to help her deal with the kidnapping and the gang rape. Cite examples from the novel.

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