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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. Dr. Vogel pronounces that Jacob's what is not "at the same level as his peers" (295)?

2. At what location does Dr. Vogel deliver her psychiatric diagnoses of Jacob?

3. In what month does Andy go to Derek's home when Derek is alone?

4. What adjective does Andy use to describe Laurie's manner when she gets seated on the first morning of Jacob's trial?

5. To whom does Sarah suggest Andy speak?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jacob's iPod Touch symbolize?

2. Describe details about the mysterious car that Andy believes is following him at a certain point in the narrative.

3. How does Andy characterize his friend Duffy's level of honesty?

4. How does William Landay use a sailboat to create a simile about the timeline of a trial?

5. Once Andy agrees to provide Dr. Vogel with the item she requests, what new task does she put in front of Andy?

6. What is the outcome of Dr. Vogel's DNA tests?

7. How does Dr. Vogel's psychiatric report use allusion to outline her final findings?

8. What is the symbolism of the chain on the Yoo family's door?

9. What element of Laurie does Andy say never ages?

10. How is foreshadowing utilized within the final passages of Chapter 29?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explicate the theme of deception within the novel, particularly in relation to the novel's protagonist, Andy. What is the author's message regarding deception and how do you know?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's use of recurring dreams and visions throughout the novel and how this motif connects to the genres of the crime novel and the literary thriller.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the many instances of irony within the novel's narrative and analyze the author's purpose for including each instance you discuss.

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