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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 is always taken by the murderer in the homicides that occur?

2. What does Eve believe the murders may be a result of?

3. Who does Eve ask to keep an eye on Roarke and his whereabouts?

4. Who is considered Yost's real target?

5. Who owns the company that makes the briefcase Yost owns?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Eve and Peabody learn while visiting the murder scene?

2. Discuss the conversation Eve has with the homicide detectives in Cornwall.

3. Who is the federal judge who is murdered in Chapter 11 and why is this important?

4. What does Eve investigate and learn about Yost in Chapter 13?

5. What does Eve conclude about Yost as a murderer?

6. While Yost is watching a tape of a ball game, what do readers learn about his reasons for murdering Darlene?

7. Describe the event that Eve Dallas attends in Chapter 1.

8. Why is Roarke hired to help in the murder case?

9. Describe the murder that occurs in the prologue.

10. What does Eve believe is the reason for the murder of Darlene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss dialogue in the story. Include how it is used, why it is used, and the role it plays in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting of the story, and determine the positive and negative effect it has on the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of technology in the story and whether it is a positive or negative attribute. Cite examples from the text in order to support your response.

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