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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. How does Principal Meyer know Zack has left the anonymous notes?

2. Which of the following has Janine not done in the past three weeks?

3. Who does Miles discover to be Charlene's lover?

4. It is clear that Grace loves Cindy more than ____________.

5. Where is John Voss at this point in time?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the result of all the speculation about John Voss' grandmother?

3. Who is Bill Taylor?

4. How is Mrs. Whiting's character further revealed in Part 3, Chapter 22?

5. Explain why Principal Meyer feels that Zack Minty is following in the Minty family footsteps of brutal behavior.

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

7. What is the game played between Zack and John Voss?

8. What is the situation for Miles and Tick following the shooting?

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

10. What is Janine's state of mind based on new information she has about Walt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Do a character sketch of Janine Roby including positive and negative characteristics. Why does Janine seem to vacillate between divorcing Miles or not.

Essay Topic 3

Do a character sketch of Miles Roby including positive and negative characteristics. Why is Miles the protagonist in the story?

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