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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. How does Janine feel about Kate staying at the Ali home?

2. What rumor is Julian battling in his life?

3. Why does Silas call Alec after returning home from the hospital?

4. What is the name of Silas's father?

5. Which of Kafka's books is Mikey currently reading?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mikey feel about reading his mother's diary?

2. How does Silas react to seeing Lydia's injuries after she steps on the broken glass?

3. How does Silas react to the news that Du Boise is back in town?

4. What memories does Silas have of his father, and his father dying?

5. Why does Silas follow Du Boise to the cafe?

6. Why is Lydia frustrated with Mikey when she returns from the hospital, and what is his reaction to her frustration?

7. How does Mikey treat the small bird that flies in through his kitchen window?

8. What two revelations does Lydia make when the letter arrives to her from Martha in Toronto.

9. What is the truth behind Mikey's parentage?

10. What does Kate think about when she pulls away from Mikey's house, after he asks her to gather papers on Du Boise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Silas struggles to reconnect to his wife, Lydia, but finds himself unable, or unwilling, to reach her. Give two examples of times in the novel when Silas tries to reach out to his wife but fails. Then, briefly explain why each of his attempts fails. What hidden demons continue to haunt Silas in his marriage?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Lydia deals with the history of her attack in many self-harming ways. Briefly describe two scenes in which Lydia deals with her pain by harming herself. Then, explain how Lydia begins to overcome her demons and take back the control in her life. In your opinion, what event is the turning point in Lydia's life? Why?

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the novel, both Lydia and Michael have left their hometown to relocate from their memories of Du Boise. Explain why each of these characters has chosen a life on the run, rather than a settled life. Then, explain what measures each character takes to ensure that Silas will never be able to find them.

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