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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. On page 127 on the third evening Jack left Grace in the room, what time did he return?

2. How was Millie injured on Grace's wedding day?

3. When Jack locks Grace on the balcony of their hotel on page 124, about how long does he think he will be gone?

4. On page 41, how long do Jack, Grace, and Millie walk after lunch?

5. What type of countertop does Grace have in her kitchen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Grace tried to get help from the people in the room next door to her hotel room in Thailand?

2. How does Grace feel as she and Jack prepare to board the plane for Thailand?

3. Who offers to drop Grace off at home after her lunch with Esther and Diane, and how does Jack respond?

4. How do the paramedics help Grace decide to carry on with her wedding?

5. What choice does Jack give Grace when she wants to see Millie before they leave for their honeymoon?

6. Why was Grace not able to get help on the flight or at Heathrow?

7. When does Grace hear from Jack again after their wedding, and what does he command?

8. How does Grace spend her days?

9. Where did Jack start locking Grace on page 123, and what was it like?

10. What happened to Molly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in Behind Closed Doors?

Essay Topic 2

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of Behind Closed Doors, and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 3

Grace thinks people underestimate Millie. Why do people underestimate Millie? How does Jack underestimate Millie? How does underestimating Millie lead to Jack’s downfall?

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