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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 does Grace hide the sleeping pills Millie gives her as they exit the bathroom?

2. What is the name of the woman in the Tomasin case?

3. What does Grace order to eat on her first day in Thailand by herself?

4. On page 193, what memory did Grace try to think of when Jack shut her in the red room?

5. What do the adults have to drink at Millie's party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Grace do at Mr. Ho's suggestion to spend her time until Jack arrives?

2. What concerns does Grace have since Millie told her about Jack pushing her down the stairs?

3. How does Esther help Grace and why?

4. Why does Janice tell Millie she cannot listen to her Agatha Christie books for a week?

5. How does Grace respond when Millie gives her the sleeping pills?

6. What does Millie say when Jack asks her why she is upset on page 199?

7. How does Grace keep the sleeping pills from Jack?

8. What type of jailer was Jack in the beginning, and what is something that Grace misses?

9. What does Jack give Millie before the other guests arrive?

10. How does Grace make friends on the trip to view ancient temples?

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

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does the author use cliffhangers in Behind Closed Doors? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in Behind Closed Doors? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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