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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 are the unique features of a young woman found dead?
2. Why do people stay away from the swamp on Murtry Island?
3. What does Brennan's sister want to study?
4. What is unusual about the murder of Carole Comptois?
5. Who watches Brennan work in Chapter 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the information that Anna Goyette is Dr. Jeannotte's assistant increase the suspense?
2. In Chapter 5, Brennan is shocked when she sees the skull of Elisabeth Nicolet, but she does not indicate why. Why does Kathy Reich withhold this information? What is the effect? And what might be the problem based on Brennan's questions to the priest?
3. In Chapter 12, why does Monsieur Claudel think the woman he found dead is Anna Goyette and still think so after Brennan asks Sister Julienne? Why does Sister Julienne disagree?
4. In Chapter 12, why does Brennan read from the Belanger journals?
5. In Chapters 15 through 18, Brennan becomes snippy with Ryan. What is the probable cause of her wish to not see Ryan and her rude behavior when speaking with him?
6. In Chapter 6, Dr. Brennan visits Dr. Jeannotte to find out if she can help her find information about Elisabeth Nicolet's birth. At the end of the conversation, Jeannotte asks Brennan if she believes in God and Brennan replies that she does not always believe in the next day. What does this dialogue reveal about Jeannotte? About Brennan?
7. Why is Brennan annoyed with Harry and Ryan in Chapters 10 and 11? What does this tell you about her?
8. In Chapter 16, Sam wants Brennan to do something for him. Why her? And why does Brennan not want to do it?
9. Describe Harry's character. What does she look like? How does she act? What does she value?
10. In Chapter 18, Brennan and Ryan find a commune on Saint Helena Island. What is suspicious about the behavior they encounter? Give examples.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does foreshadowing affect the mood in "Death Du Jour." Find at least three examples of foreshadowing and write a five paragraph essay detailing what the author foreshadowed, how it affects the mood of the narrative, and how it affects the suspense. Use examples to support assertions.
Essay Topic 2
Keeping in mind that the narrator is not necessarily the voice, a novel still reveals an author's values. What does Kathy Reichs value in life? How do you know? What does she disvalue in life? Defend your assertions by using examples in your essay.
Essay Topic 3
Temperance Brennan and Andrew Ryan work together often and feel attracted to each other. At the same time, they drive each other crazy. Write a paper comparing and contrasting Brennan and Ryan. Conclude with an analysis of why they like each other and still fight all the time.
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