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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 stolen while Mary and her husband are at the movies?

2. Who is too timid to enjoy the food she prepares?

3. Where does Philippa travel in "Book 1, Proof of Identity: Chapter 2"?

4. What does Philippa have very few of, involving her life before her adoption?

5. Who does Philippa confront when returning home in "Book 1, Proof of Identity: Chapter 4"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Norman find Hilda?

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

5. Why does Philippa go to see a social worker?

6. What happens in King's station?

7. What happens when Philippa arrives at the prison to visit Mary Ducton?

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

9. Discuss how Philippa finds a flat to rent.

10. What does Philippa learn when she goes to visit her biological parents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motives and motivations of Philippa and the role they play in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Maurice and Hilda and the effects their relationship have on Philippa.

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