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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 type of leader usually develops a cult following?
2. According to Red in Chapter 26, what is one catalyst for a cult leader to turn violent?
3. In Chapter 35, who stays with Brennan for a while?
4. Why, according to the cult leader, were the twin infants meant to die?
5. In Chapter 32, a letter is found promising more followers. How was the cult recruiting people to meet their quota?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the anti-climactic event that happens in Chapter 24? Why is it anti-climatic?
2. In Chapter 20, Kathryn is missing from the group when Ryan and Brennan go to question individuals. Why does Dom say she is absent? What may be the real reason for her disappearance?
3. In Chapter 22, Brennan visits her friend in the sociology department, Red Skyler. She asks Red questions about cults. What characteristics does Dom have in common with a typical cult leader?
4. In Chapter 21, what is the main suspenseful event? What does Brennan say or do that heightens the suspense?
5. In Chapter 35, Brennan finally reveals the mystery of the Elisabeth Nicolet bones. What was the mystery? Why might it be a problem?
6. In Chapter 25, Kathryn shows up at Brennan's door. What does she say was Heidi's motivation for leaving the commune?
7. In Chapter 27, why is Kit worried about Harry?
8. What makes Brennan believe that Anna Goyette was the second Murtry Island victim? Use Chapters 25 and 26 to help form your answer.
9. In Chapter 23, Ryan calls Brennan to tell her about the owner of the Saint Helena property. Who owns it? What other property does this person own? What might this mean?
10. In Chapter 31, Jeannotte visits Brennan. What is the tone in the conversation? Why does Brennan believe Jeannotte is involved with the cult?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
As a mystery novel, "Death Du Jour" utilizes suspense to keep the reader interested. Critique Kathy Reichs use of suspense. What worked? What did not work? Use examples from the book as part of your critique.
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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