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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 28, Ryan tells Brennan that he found what when he raided the Saint Helena compound?

2. In Chapter 22, what does Dr. Skyler say is one difference between cults and organized religion?

3. Who does Brennan think were the parents of Elisabeth Nicolet?

4. What detail does Brennan give Ryan in Chapter 26 that might help him get a warrant to search the Saint Helena commune?

5. In Chapter 28, when asked if he knows Daisy Jeannotte, what does Red tell Brennan?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, Kathryn talks about what the group she belongs to does. What does she say that reminds her of Harry? Is it significant?

2. In Chapter 32, the author reveals more of Ryan's personality or character traits. What kind of person is Ryan? What does he value? Use details from the novel to support your assertions.

3. Kathryn gives Brennan more information to connect St-Jovite to the Saint Helena commune in Chapter 25. What does she tell Brennan that shows this connection?

4. In Chapter 34, what is one internal conflict that Brennan faces? Describe why it is a problem for her.

5. In Chapter 24, there are now three pieces of evidence to tie the Murtry Island victims to the St-Jovite victims. What are they? Why might this be significant?

6. 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?

7. 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?

8. In Chapter 31, Jeannotte visits Brennan. What is the tone in the conversation? Why does Brennan believe Jeannotte is involved with the cult?

9. The climax occurs at the end of Chapter 33. What happens? Why is this the climax and not a later event?

10. What makes Brennan believe that Anna Goyette was the second Murtry Island victim? Use Chapters 25 and 26 to help form your answer.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses allusions in the novel, "Death Du Jour." These allusions are meant to be easily recognized by the reader and add to the scene. Find at least three allusions used in the novel and write an essay about how the allusions support the mood, setting, and/or characterization in the scene. Moreover, you will need to do some research into the allusion. Who or what was alluded? What is most well-known about the allusion?

Essay Topic 2

The end of the novel contains a mood of fear. How does Reichs create this mood? How does the atmosphere effect the characters emotionally? Physically?

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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