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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 Fr. Cavanaugh reveal when he says that he was almost happy that Eddie died?

2. Why does Steven think his mother is trying to show him more attention?

3. Where had Arturo set up a private meeting with Eddie?

4. To what does Alphonse admit during questioning?

5. What is the nickname for District Attorney Bargen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Dismas meets with Father Cavanaugh and does not realize that the priest reveals a huge piece of information in the case. What is it?

2. What does Big Ed share with Dismas about Father Cavanaugh and his place in the Cochran family?

3. What personal pain does Dismas come to terms with in Chapter 25 and how does Jane respond?

4. Why does Dismas go to the small town of Gonzalez?

5. Why is Abe Glitsky intrigued to meet with Father Cavanaugh in Chapter 21?

6. Why do Linda Polk and Alphonse Page go to Sam's office to check the safe?

7. Why is Frannie having a hard time understanding Eddie's death and her possible role in it?

8. What are the circumstances of Sam Polk's death?

9. How does Dismas finally know who had made the 911 call reporting Eddie's death?

10. Who is Matthew R. Brody III and what information does he give Dismas regarding blackmailing Arturo Cruz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Dismas, Jane, and the Cochrans. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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