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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 Grace's wedding night, what time did Jack say he would return in a text?

2. How far of a drive was it from London to Cranleigh Park where Jack and Grace were married?

3. On page 55, how many times has Grace cancelled lunches with Diane?

4. What month is it on page 1?

5. Who did Jack think Grace should have as a bridesmaid?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Jack's occupation, and what type of cases does he take?

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

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

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

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

7. How did Jack ask Grace to marry him?

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

9. How does Grace spend her days?

10. How is Grace able to go to lunch with Diane and Esther?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you assigned a color to represent the mood of Behind Closed Doors, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

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