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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 is not mentioned in the publicity surrounding Mary's trial?

2. Where is the real estate office that Philippa visits in Chapter 13?

3. Where does Philippa travel in order to visit her biological mother?

4. What does Norman plan to do with his belongings when he moves?

5. Where does Norman travel in "Book 2, An Order of Release: Chapter 1"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Philippa learn from Maurice about her biological parents?

2. What does Norman do in order to watch Hilda?

3. What happens when Philippa speaks with Mary Ducton in prison?

4. What happens at the dinner party Philippa attends?

5. What happens on Philippa's trip to Melcombe?

6. What happens when Norman first goes to York station?

7. What happens when Philippa confronts Hilda in "Book 1, Proof of Identity: Chapter 4"?

8. Discuss how Philippa finds a flat to rent.

9. Who is Norman Scase and what does he celebrate in "Book 1, Proof of Identity: Chapter 8"?

10. How does Norman find Hilda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and describe the plot of the story and the importance of having a clear and understandable plot.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of chapters and titles in the novel and the pro's and con's they have for readers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and describe the organization of the novel and the positive and negative effects the organization has on the story, as well as readers.

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