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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 does Mike ask Jed at the club?

2. Who believes that Jed is still a suspect even though Alex believes that he wouldn't have killed Isabella?

3. Who sends Alex messages that she ignores?

4. Johnny was on a yacht with whom?

5. The person who meets Alex at work makes her feel what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Alex goes to the police station for the rapist investigation?

2. What are the two clues that Mike shares with Alex about Jed?

3. Describe Johnny's defense.

4. Describe Mickey.

5. What distressing realization does Alex have about Jed?

6. What could be a motive for Richard to murder Isabella?

7. Describe Harold.

8. What does David reveal about Cordelia's knowledge of Isabella?

9. How is Mike concerned for Alex's safety?

10. How does Alex realize that Ellen is the murderer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Jed's character, comparing and contrasting him with Mike and David.

Essay Topic 2

Ellen and Isabella are two intriguing characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events upon which Ellen had a direct influence? What are some events upon which Isabella had a direct influence?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of betrayal. Identify at least two themes about betrayal in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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