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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 has Alex received from Jed that is mentioned in the letter?

2. Who drops by Alex's apartment to help her deal with the difficult relationship situation?

3. What do the police do with the men who have been arrested as suspects?

4. Who is shot and taken into custody?

5. What does Alex deny could have happened despite seeing the clue?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Mike and Alex differ on Jed as a suspect?

2. Describe the questioning with the suspected rapist.

3. Describe David.

4. Describe the photograph that Alex recognizes.

5. What is Alex concerned that Jed's involvement with the case will do?

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

7. How does Alex reveal her character in court?

8. What is Jed worried about with Alex?

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

10. Describe the letter Alex gets from Cordelia.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Alex's motivation and reasons for paying close attention to the letters. What do they reveal about the murderer?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support your answer.

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