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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 stored in Mary and her husband's car?

2. What is stolen while Mary and her husband are at the movies?

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

4. Who is Philippa verbally abusive to?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Philippa's adoptive father?

2. Discuss the visit Norman has with Eli Watkin.

3. What does Norman learn when following Philippa and Mary?

4. What happens in King's station?

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

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

7. What happens at the dinner party Philippa attends?

8. Discuss Philippa's adoption.

9. Why does Norman go visit a private detective?

10. Discuss Maurice's marriage to Helena.

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

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