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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. Why does Billy seem to think Krissy has something to do with January's killing in Chapter Nine?

2. What does Krissy worry about when she first sees the graffiti in her house?

3. Who is Margot's landlord?

4. When did Krissy and Billy first start dating?

5. Where do the police suggest Krissy and Billy stay the night January's body is found?

Short Essay Questions

1. What trouble is Margot having at work?

2. What do the detectives zero in on during their visit to January's room?

3. Who do many in Wakarusa killed January?

4. What does the graffiti on Billy's barn say in Part II?

5. What is Billy's family known for in Wakarusa?

6. What crime case is Wakarusa fascinated with almost 25 years after it happens?

7. What kindness does Pete say Margot did for him in elementary school?

8. How does Margot find out some more about the town and people's feelings about recent events in Chapter Eight?

9. How does Margot feel abotut her parents?

10. What is hindering Margot's ability to do her job well in Part I?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Flowers describe the nature and fabric of the town of Wakarusa, Indiana, and how does the culture of the town affect the Jacobs family following January's murder? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Flowers explore the topic of the challenges facing caregivers for family members through Margot's and Luke's relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Flowers treat the topic of infertility and its impact on families and marriages throughout this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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