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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 going to happen to Terry's car?

2. Why is Terry relieved when he is finally able to see Graciela?

3. What favor does Terry ask of Buddy?

4. On the list of blood donors, what information do they find?

5. What does Dr. Fox feel uncomfortable with doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. After researching Kenyon's file, Terry decides to call Jaye with what information?

2. What do Steve Kang and Terry come to the same conclusion about?

3. When Terry learns the truth about the killer, how does he feel?

4. Why is Dr. Fox angry when she sees Graciela and Terry?

5. Why is Terry afraid to tell Graciela the truth about the killer?

6. What makes Terry feel violated as he processes all of the information concerning the Code Killer?

7. Why does Terry refuse to let Graciela take him back home?

8. As Terry and Buddy return to the boat, who is waiting for them and what does this person inform Terry of?

9. As Terry waits for more information on the case and a phone call from Jaye, how does he begin to feel?

10. Why does Terry call Buddy after leaving Graciela?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Graciela's character?

What is the driving force of this powerful woman and how does she use her grief to help her through a difficult time?

How do Graciela and Gloria seem to be similar?

Essay Topic 2

1. Throughout the novel, the plot quickens its pace as different facts are revealed. Pick three chapters and describe the tone and pacing of Connelly's style.

2. Next, justify why Connelly chose to use a certain tone and style in that certain section of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

When Terry discovers that Gloria, Cordell, and Kenyon were are killed to give him a heart donor, he feels extreme guilt.

Examine Terry's reaction to this guilt and discuss how he chooses to make amends for "taking lives," when it was not actually his fault they were killed.

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