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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 informs Philippa that they know who Philippa's biological parents are?

2. Who traces subway routes on a map in "Book 2, An Order of Release: Chapter 2"?

3. Who likes Philippa's flat?

4. How many days do Philippa and Mary take off in order to spend time together?

5. Despite her guilt, what does Philippa purchase?

Short Essay Questions

1. What occurs after the dinner party Philippa attends is over?

2. Who is Philippa's adoptive father?

3. What does Philippa announce in "Book 1, Proof of Identity: Chapter 4"?

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

5. What happens when Norman goes home after his celebration party?

6. What happens in King's station?

7. Discuss Maurice's marriage to Helena.

8. Discuss the death of Julie Scase.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of revenge and the role it plays in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the idea of revenge in the novel. Include how it is used and the effects it has on specific characters.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and describe the relationship between Philippa and Mary Ducton and the role it plays in the novel.

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