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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 tests the bike theory with her kids?

2. According to Jerome, who showed up at the house looking for Bodie?

3. Who first tests the equipment shed with luminol?

4. According to the assistant defense counsel, who will the prosecution imply planted evidence?

5. Where does Bodie show Thalia to track her period?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Bodie, did Mr. Bloch love Thalia?

2. According to Bodie, why did Dane resent Britt's podcast?

3. When Bodie learned that Carlotta had cancer, what did she think about?

4. In Part II, what has happened with Bodie and Jerome's relationship?

5. Describe Dwight Boudreau's testimony.

6. Why is Bodie back in Kern in Part II?

7. According to Bodie, how did killing Thalia impact Robbie?

8. What informaton do Geoff's photos reveal?

9. What advice does Fran give Bodie about "Starlet Fever"?

10. What did the markings in Thalia's planner mean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Assess the theme of trust in this novel. Who breaks Bodie's trust? Does she break her trust with others? What message about trust is explicit or implicitly expressed in this book?

Essay Topic 2

While much of this text focuses on sexism and violence against women, Makkai also touches on racism. For example, Bodie says, "I certainly knew more about how rage gets ascribed to Black men" (80). What points does Makkai make about racism? How does Makkai broach this sensitive topic, and is it effective?

Essay Topic 3

In Part I: Chapter 49, Bodie claims that the percentage of murdered women who are killed by intimate partners is nearly 39. What message do you take about intimate partner violence from this novel? Cite three examples from the text to support your point.

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