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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 kind of surgery does Mireille need?

2. What does Michael say to Mirielle's family when he leaves?

3. What does Lorraine do so Mireille can feel safe enough to sleep?

4. What does Sebastian say to Mireille when she leaves?

5. Who visits Mireille at the farm sometimes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who retrieves Mireille from a shed?

2. Why does Mireille not want to touch Christophe when she gets home after 13 days?

3. Who convinces Michael to go back to Miami?

4. Where is the first place Mireille goes when she is free?

5. Why is Mireille afraid of the highway patrol officer?

6. Why does the Commander beat TiPierre?

7. When does Mireille tell Michael to come get her?

8. What did the Commander's father do for a living?

9. What kind of press does Mireille do in the after?

10. Where does Michael take Mireille after he finds her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining Mireille's attitude toward people and relationships. Does this perspective shift throughout the novel? If so, how? Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Mireille's understanding of her identity. How does this change throughout the novel, particularly after she is kidnapped, and after she is rescued? What does she know about her herself, and what does she forget? Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

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

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