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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. Why does Grace not consider calling for help on page 90?

2. How old was Jack when he married Grace?

3. What color was Grace's bedroom decorated in when she came to the house for the first time?

4. What excuse did Jack say he would give for Grace not seeing Millie after they returned from their honeymoon?

5. What does Grace serve for dinner on page 8?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Grace describe her house?

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

6. How does Grace spend her wedding night?

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

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

9. How long does Grace have to find a solution to her nightmare on page 93?

10. On page 122, what did Jack have Grace tell the hotel manager?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of Behind Closed Doors? Provide evidence from the novel to support your decision on what the genre is.

Essay Topic 2

Grace calls Jack a "wolf in sheep's clothing" (122). Why does Grace call Jack a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Why is Jack a wolf in sheep’s clothing?

Essay Topic 3

After a time, Grace does not seek help in public. Why does Grace quit trying to get help in public? How does Jack use manipulation and fear to prevent her from getting help?

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