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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 was Kate yearning for?

2. What job does Elsie have?

3. What style were they built in?

4. What kinds of images did the idea of removing her dress evoke?

5. What does Dave offer the team to solicit their help?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Kate view the collapse of her marriage?

2. Explain how David's character is revealed?

3. Describe Kate's personality.

4. Explain why Elsie could think David is a spy.

5. How did Kate feel about Elsie?

6. Why was it kind of weird that there was someone on Kate's roof?

7. What did the "birthday cake" house look like?

8. What did David note about Elsie's gun?

9. Why did Emily Pearson and Mrs. Butler drive Kate crazy?

10. What missed opportunities is Dave talking about on page 81?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In terms of literature, what kind of character is Kate? What about Dave? Could both be considered the same kind of character? Why or why not? Is Kate the only kind of character like this in the novel? If so, why do you think that is? If not, who else can be considered to possess the same character description?

Essay Topic 2

Dave was so afraid to show Kate his third floor that he locked it up tight every time she was over. How do you think the story would have progressed if he would have shown her the room earlier? What do you think Kate's move would have been in that instance?

Essay Topic 3

How does Kate's passion say a lot about who she is? How can you tell about someone's personality by their interests? What can you tell? Describe a personality profile for Dave and for Kate based on what they like to do, and their jobs.

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