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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 Dalva learn her son grew up?

2. Whom does Dalva ask if they believe her son is still alive?

3. Who lives with Paul on his estate?

4. Who does Dalva inform that Michael knows his life is a mess?

5. Who gives papers to Dalva, for Michael to sign, that indicate no charges will be filed against him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Michael in the hospital?

2. How does Michael seduce Karen?

3. What history does Michael learn about Northridge when going back to work?

4. What happens when Michael mentions Duane to Dalva?

5. Discuss the journal entries of Northridge about the bodies he placed in the cellar.

6. What happens when Northridge runs into a Cavalry group?

7. How does Dalva find herself at peace over the unfairness of the world?

8. Discuss Karen's second visit to see Michael.

9. Discuss the attack against Michael at the horse sale.

10. What does Michael find important in Northrdige's descriptions in his journal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Dalva's relationship with men with that of Ruth's relationships with men. What role do their relationships have in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss setting. What is the role/importance of setting and how is it displayed?

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing plays a role in the novel when following past and present version of the story. What is the role of foreshadowing in the novel? What are the positive and negative aspects of this writing style?

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