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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 de Becque describe his ability to recognize great art?

2. How many suspects result from the evidence about the paintbrushes being used to pain the Sleeping Women?

3. What does Jordan negotiate with the FBI for her pictures and assistance?

4. Who keeps calling during Jordan's first lunch with Kaiser?

5. Where does Kaiser take Jordan for lunch when they first meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Jordan's father supposedly die?

2. Why does Jordan decide to go to the museum in Hong Kong?

3. What does de Becque hint about Jordan's father during her first visit to his mansion?

4. How does Jordan respond to de Becque's invitation that she come to his house and photograph his paintings?

5. What is inside of Wingate's apartment when Jordan arrives?

6. What happens when Jordan sees the Sleeping Women paintings?

7. What offer does Wingate make to Jordan about her own photography?

8. How do Jane's children react to seeing Jordan after their mother has disappeared?

9. How does Wheaton react when he sees Jordan for the first time during his interview with the FBI?

10. What are the names of the three students who work for Wheaton at the university?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the information which is revealed to the reader about Jordan's relationship with her father contribute to her character? Provide at least three specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay which discusses the role that Jordan's father plays in the novel and at least one major benefit and challenge for Iles in including him.

Essay Topic 3

Describe at least four negative aspects of having a protagonist as strong and stubborn as Jordan Glass. Make sure to use evidence from the novel to support your position.

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