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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 does Professor Sontag release to the public, prompting Aldo to believe that Cira truly has been found?
2. What does Aldo send to Sontag in an envelope on his front porch.
3. Who comes up with the plan to lure Aldo into the open with Cira's remains?
4. What color is vesuvianite?
5. What is the name of the small child's skull that Eve is working on?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Jane's dream, what did Julius ask of Antonio, and what was his reaction?
2. What is a vomitorium?
3. What does Bartlett argue is Trevor's real reason for tracking Aldo?
4. How does Jane feel when she is traveling underground through the tunnels with Trevor?
5. What happens when Trevor wakes Jane up after she has fallen asleep on the porch swing?
6. Why does Trevor purchase a statue of Cira from a dealer?
7. Why does Eve take Jane to the mall?
8. How does the couple react when Trevor finally reaches out and strokes Jane's cheek?
9. What is Jane's plan to lure Aldo into the open?
10. What precautions does Trevor put into place to protect Jane in the vomitorium?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
For Eve, the loss of Bonnie plays a huge role in the way that she treats Jane. Explain the circumstances surrounding Bonnie's death, and then explain how the loss of her daughter shaped the way that Eve began to treat and protect Jane.
Essay Topic 2
Cira acts as the central figure for perfect femininity in the novel. Explain why Cira was so sought after, and how her image prompted men and women alike to become obsessed with her. Finally, explain why Cira's ultimate femininity led to her death and downfall.
Essay Topic 3
Bartlett proves to be a perfect foil for Trevor in the pursuit of Aldo. Compare / contrast the personalities of the two men in the novel, and explain why they proved to be perfect partners when working together.
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