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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 is there a white van outside Marie's house the night she goes out with Thomas?

2. Who dies in the first chapter?

3. When did Helene die?

4. Who is Marie attracted to?

5. Who in the family passes away in 1987?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at Lenox Lounge with Thomas?

2. What job does Ross offer to Marie?

3. What bad news does Pop give Marie?

4. Who tells Helene all about spies?

5. What happens one summer at day camp?

6. Who is Aisha?

7. Where do Marie's sons stay for a night in Connecticut?

8. What happens when Marie first gets to her mother's house with the boys?

9. What does Agathe tell the boys about stars?

10. Who took over Agathe's job as the mother figure when she left?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you analyze Marie's attraction to a career as a spy. Where does this interest stem from, and how does it change throughout her life?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the voice of Marie, the narrator. Use examples from the text to determine the nature of this voice.

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