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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 Molly do when her mother calls about their plans for the weekend?

2. What do Molly's thoughts center on while she heads off to meet with Monk?

3. How does Sam answers Molly's questions?

4. What does Molly believe caused Sam to lose his sexual appetite?

5. What does Molly do to help her to be able to think clearly again?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how the author portrays the character of Molly and the character of Sam.

2. What does Molly do to give her an excuse to return to the café and why does she want to return?

3. What seems to bother Molly more than hearing that her husband is a spy and traitor?

4. In what way does Molly impress Monk and show her true intelligence?

5. What information does the author reveal about Sam?

6. What do the test results on Molly's mother indicate?

7. Describe the character traits of Aspinall as well as his physical appearance.

8. In what way does Molly show her newfound confrontational style?

9. What does Trevor reveal to Molly about his life and profession?

10. What does Wallace tell Molly were his motives for bringing Sally Anne to see her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, the reader is left feeling confused. Why do you believe the author chooses to employ this technique? Do you think it is effective or distracting? Why?

Essay Topic 2

What is the importance of the flashback writing technique within this novel? Do you believe most novels require some flashbacks? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the ongoing theme of jealousy throughout the novel. Does the author do a complete job of developing this theme? Why or why not?

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