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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. Despite her guilt, what does Philippa purchase?

2. What is Norman shocked to see in "Book 2, An Order of Release: Chapter 1"?

3. Where is Philippa's birth mother said to have worked before Philippa was born?

4. What does Norman buy in "Book 1, Proof of Identity: Chapter 15"?

5. After Maurice's marriage to Helena, what does he learn about himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the death of Julie Scase.

2. Why does Norman go visit a private detective?

3. Discuss Philippa's trip to visit her biological parents.

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

5. Who is Philippa's adoptive father?

6. Discuss the murder plan of Norman and Mavin Scase.

7. What does Philippa do during the weeks before Mary's release from prison?

8. While growing up, what is Philippa told about her biological parents?

9. Discuss the manuscript that Mary gives Philippa.

10. Discuss how Philippa finds a flat to rent.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the idea of fantasies in the novel and the effects it has on the story.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and describe the usage of character descriptions in the novel and whether they provide positive or negative results.

Essay Topic 3

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

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