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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 type of cereal does Irene like to buy?

2. In Chapter 23 when Laura goes to see Miriam, what is on top of the boat moored next to Miriam's boat?

3. What does Laura slip into her pocket from Miriam's trinket box?

4. Where was Janine looking at bird feeders when Laura was hit by a car?

5. At the end of Chapter 13, when is Laura to see her psychologist?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Carla and Daniel do after Angela's funeral?

2. What does Miriam remember about hitchhiking with her friend Lorraine?

3. What does Irene remember about the first Christmas after WIlliam died?

4. What does Laura take after getting groceries for Irene?

5. How does Laura describe Miriam in Chapter 20?

6. What message does Deidre leave for Laura on her phone?

7. Why does Carla not answer Theo's calls in Chapter 21?

8. What is the boat like that is moored where Daniel's boat was?

9. How did Miriam meet Theo?

10. What does Theo remember about the last time he saw Angela?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Theo and Clara separated after Ben died. Why did Theo and Clara separate? What role did blame and guilt play in their separation?

Essay Topic 2

Laura’s parents are mostly absent in her life. How would you describe Laura’s relationship with her parents? Why is the relationship dysfunctional?

Essay Topic 3

A red herring is information that misleads readers. What are some red herrings in the A Slow Burning Fire? How do they deceive characters and readers? How do the red herrings create twists in the plot?

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