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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. In Chapter 19, how much weight has Shirley lost?

2. In Chapter 15 when Serena awakes in Tom's flat, what sounds does she hear?

3. At the end of Chapter 16, where does Serena tell Max that he can get a cab?

4. In Chapter 17, how old will Serena be on her next birthday?

5. In Chapter 19, what size is the bomb that kills a family on a bus?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Serena think about Tom's story Probable Adultery?

2. At the end of Chapter 12 in Haley's short story, why does Sebastian think that his wife is quite an actress?

3. At the end of Chapter 14, what do Tom and Serena do after making love?

4. What does Serena do at the end of Chapter 17 after leaving her sister and her boyfriend?

5. At the end of Chapter 15, how does Serena feel about returning to London after a weekend with Tom?

6. In Chapter 13, what is Serena thinking about Shirley?

7. In Chapter 12 in Haley's short story, who is Sebastian Morel, and what is his family like?

8. How does Tom know Shirley Shilling?

9. In Chapter 20, how productive is Tom in January?

10. In Chapter 18, why does Tom want to talk to Serena's sister?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Serena has mixed feelings about taking the job at MI5. Why does Serena struggle with the decision of taking the job? What is her decision-making process? How does emotion influence her positively or negatively?

Essay Topic 2

Tony is much older than Serena when they begin their affair. How does the difference in their ages affect their relationship? Why is Tony the one who begins and ends the affair?

Essay Topic 3

The story is told from Serena’s point of view. How does telling the story from Serena’s point of view influence the story? Why does the story need to be told from her point of view?

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