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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 detail does Brennan give Ryan in Chapter 26 that might help him get a warrant to search the Saint Helena commune?
2. In Chapter 31, where does Brennan find Jeannotte?
3. The second body from Murtry Island is identified in Chapter 30. Who is it?
4. Whose autopsy report does Brennan read in Chapter 27?
5. In Chapter 27, who disappears without saying goodbye?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. In Chapter 34, what is one internal conflict that Brennan faces? Describe why it is a problem for her.
3. In Chapter 26, what are the three things that have probably set off Dom Owens' cult into a violent phase? Who tells Brennan this?
4. In Chapter 27, new information about the murder of Jennifer Cannon comes to light. Compare and contrast the known information about Carole Comptois' and Jennifer Cannon's deaths. Is there anything to suggest a link?
5. What is the mood in the beginning of Chapter 33? Give details to support your response.
6. The climax occurs at the end of Chapter 33. What happens? Why is this the climax and not a later event?
7. In Chapter 32, Ryan updates Brennan on the case. How did the cult members avoid the police?
8. In Chapter 27, why is Kit worried about Harry?
9. In Chapter 35, Brennan finally reveals the mystery of the Elisabeth Nicolet bones. What was the mystery? Why might it be a problem?
10. What is the anti-climactic event that happens in Chapter 24? Why is it anti-climatic?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay comparing the diction used in North Carolina with the diction used in Montreal. What does diction show about characters and locations?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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