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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 does Grace serve for dinner on page 8?

2. What is Millie's favorite color?

3. When is there a local music festival?

4. How did Jack's mother die?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Jack tell Grace about his childhood on their honeymoon?

2. Why does Grace fear that she might starve to death?

3. Why is Grace responsible for her sister?

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

5. What does Grace prepare for dinner on page 8, and what is the price she pays to serve such a perfect dinner?

6. What does Jack say about meeting Grace?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Why could Jack's career and choices of cases he takes on be considered ironic?

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