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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. Who had thrown himself in front of Tick to save her from John Voss' bullets?

2. What is Mrs. Roderigue doing when Miles sees her at the school?

3. What does Janine call to tell Miles?

4. What is the title of Father Mark's sermon?

5. Who is the boy with whom Tick is having a cyber romance?

Short Essay Questions

1. Cite the three things that Tick notes have happened all in one day.

2. What are the events of Grace's penance for her affair with C.B. Whiting?

3. What are the possible implications now that Miles knows that C.B. Whiting was also Charlie Mayne?

4. What are the events that occur when Principal Meyer visits John Voss' house?

5. What is the premise of Father Mark's sermon, When God Retreats?

6. What three major life events occur for Janine in Part 4, Chapter 23?

7. How can you tell Bea's feelings for her soon-to-be son-in-law, Walt?

8. What were the two areas of focus in Grace's life as she got older?

9. Explain the foreshadowing of Zack Minty's comments about John Voss' grandmother.

10. What is the scenario of Miles in the hospital at the beginning of Part 4, Chapter 31?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Miles have a love-hate relationship with Max? Does Miles blame Max for his mother's indiscretions? Does Max hold any silent hostility toward Miles? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Tick Roby. She seems amazingly well adjusted for her circumstances. What are her motivations? What are her fears?

Essay Topic 3

Who do you think is the real father of Miles and David Roby--Max or C.B. Whiting? Explain.

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