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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. In Chapter 8, what does Sandy think is wrong with Anna?

2. In Chapter 13, what does Brennan learn about Elisabeth's mother?

3. What does Brennan always get to drink?

4. What object causes Brennan to do more research into Sister Elisabeth Nicolet?

5. What occasion causes everyone to go to Hurley's in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 16, Sam wants Brennan to do something for him. Why her? And why does Brennan not want to do it?

2. In Chapter 17, Ryan complains about not being able to reach Sheriff Baker. What is ironic about this? Explain.

3. Where is Temperance Brennan from and what does she do? What is she working on in Chapter 1?

4. How does the information that Anna Goyette is Dr. Jeannotte's assistant increase the suspense?

5. What suspenseful event happens at the end of Chapter 11? What might it foreshadow? Was there anything that foreshadowed this happening? If so, what?

6. 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?

7. Why does Pierre LaManche call Brennan at three in the morning in Chapter 1?

8. What is ironic about Dr. Jeannotte telling Dr. Brennan that evil people don't exist and that "the myth continues, even here in Montreal, only now there's a new bogeyman practicing ritual child killing" (113)?

9. While waiting to go into the basement to look at some remains, Brennan finds the fireman offensive. What does he say and do that makes her uncomfortable? What does this tell you about the type of world Brennan works in?

10. Chapter 3 introduces Detective Ryan. What type of relationship do Ryan and Brennan have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a dynamic character who changed throughout the novel and write a character profile on him or her. Focus on his or her personality at the beginning, what catalyst causes him or her to change, and the result. Make sure to cite the book and use examples.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of rejection of the world comes up not only in the cults philosophies, but also in Brennan and Harry's response to religion. What might cause someone to reject a faith they grew up with their whole life? What is the difference between the cult's, as well as Brennan's and Harry's reactions? Write a paper comparing and contrasting motivations and outcomes.

Essay Topic 3

Identify the main external or internal conflict in the novel. Is it man vs self, society, nature, god, fate, or technology? What examples can you provide from the text. Is there a resolution to the conflict? What is it? Will this likely be a conflict for Brennan again?

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