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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. With whom does Alex have a serious altercation that leads her to worry she is losing it?

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

3. Alex does not want what to be taken of the arrested man?

4. Who believes Alex is apologizing for her altercation?

5. Who believes the psychiatrist is a fraud?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alex jump into Ellen's car?

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

3. Describe Harold.

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

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

6. How does Alex reveal her character in court?

7. Why is Alex angry at Mickey?

8. Describe the letter Alex gets from Cordelia.

9. What is Jed worried about with Alex?

10. Describe the questioning with the suspected rapist.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Ellen. What is her role in the story? What is the author trying to accomplish by creating Ellen's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Both Alex and Mike are important characters.

Part 1) Compare Alex to Mike. How are these two characters similar and how are they different?

Part 2) What psychological purpose or insight does Alex offer? Elaborate on this.

Part 3) Alex offers to examine the past of the murder suspects. What is implied in this decision and how does it reveal that the murder motive is connected to the past of the murderer and not the present circumstances alone?

Essay Topic 3

How is sexuality portrayed in Final Jeopardy? Which characters appear overtly sexual? Which characters are sexually appealing to others and why? What sexual taboos are broken and what issues are raised in relation to sex? Describe.

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