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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. Where did Jack and Adam meet Rufus?

2. What was the name of Millie's imaginary friend?

3. What does Jack tell Millie happened to Molly?

4. One afternoon in Bangkok, how many days of sightseeing does Jack cram into four hours?

5. When is there a local music festival?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Grace describe her house?

2. What photographs did Jack take to show that he and Grace had a wonderful time in Thailand?

3. What does Jack say about meeting Grace?

4. What happens at the registry office when Grace and Jack get married?

5. What reason does Grace give Mrs. Goodrich and Janice for why Millie might be having trouble sleeping?

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

7. Why does Grace feel like she is betraying her sister by going ahead with the wedding?

8. On page 114, why do Mrs. Goodrich and Janice ask to speak with Jack and Grace before they see Millie?

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

10. On page 117, what does Jack tell Millie happened to Molly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grace is much older than Millie. How did Grace feel about Millie’s birth? How has Grace cared for Millie? How does Millie recognize that Grace needs help and helps her? How would you describe the type of relationship they have?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does the author use foreshadowing in Behind Closed Doors? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

What a reader knows about events and characters is determined by the point of view in a book. What is the point of view in Behind Closed Doors? How does the point of view influence what readers know about events and people?

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