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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. Why did Mrs. DeSalvo go to the hospital, according to Mr. DeSalvo?
2. Why is Andrew obsessed with Edith's house in the last chapter?
3. Where does Andrew find his mother's important papers?
4. What is one item Andrew finds in his mother's bureau drawer?
5. What does the sundress look like that Eden is wearing when Andrew visits her the day after Edith warns him to stay away?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where did Edith go after she tried to shoot Eden?
2. Why is Andrew considered a hero in the town?
3. Describe T.J.'s home.
4. What does Andrew find in Eden's desk drawer?
5. What happens at the pond when Andrew falls asleep?
6. Why does DeSalvo come to Andrew's mother's house when Andrew is talking with Edith near the herb garden?
7. What changes does Andrew make to Edith's kitchen in order to sell the house?
8. How does Andrew feel about the baby he and Eden are expecting?
9. How does DeSalvo protect Eden in the luncheonette?
10. What is Geoffrey's response when Andrew says he needs more time away from the office?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Eden's arrival at the Closes' and Jim and Edith's reaction. In what way did Edith pretend to want the baby for the sake of her relationship with her husband? What were the consequences of that pretense? Quote the book to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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