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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 is the name of Andrew's secretary?

2. How does Eden tell the time?

3. What animal tried to harm baby Eden when she was left outside in her carriage one afternoon?

4. What was Eden hit with in Chapter 2 that left a scar on her cheekbone?

5. What were Sean's parents known for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Andrew observe about Eden when she was carried out on a stretcher the night her father was killed?

2. What does Andrew say when his secretary calls and asks when he will be back at work?

3. What is Edith's reaction when Andrew knocks on her door and wants to visit Eden?

4. What do Andrew and his son Billy talk about on the phone when Martha calls from Nantucket?

5. Why does Andrew leave the luncheonette so quickly and speed home?

6. Describe Edith Closes' appearance at Andrew's mother's funeral.

7. Who discovered Andrew's mother died?

8. Why did Eden think she would die young?

9. How did Eden react to her mother's show of affection when Jim was home?

10. What was Andy's opinion about stealing when Eden took jewelry from Woolworth's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of abuse in this novel. In what ways has Eden been abused physically and emotionally? What role did Edith and Jim play in this abuse, and why did Edith attempt to kill Eden because of it? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Chief DeSalvo's role in the story, and analyze his attitude toward Andrew and Eden. Why does Andrew call him first before the police at the end of the novel? How does DeSalvo take charge of the situation? Provide specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What kind of person is Andrew? What are his strengths and weaknesses? How does he change as the novel progresses? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

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