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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. Where does Mary agree to go after her release from prison?

2. Who urges Philippa to look into Mary Ducton's conviction?

3. What is the profession of Philippa's adoptive father?

4. Where is Norman when he loses the two women he is watching?

5. Who does Norman learn is dying in "Book 1, Proof of Identity: Chapter 12"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in King's station?

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

3. How does Norman find Hilda?

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

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

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

7. Discuss Philippa's adoption.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of crime in the novel and the effects it has on the story.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of death in the novel and the reasons for its occurrence.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the usage of parenting in the novel and the pro's and con's it has on the story, as well as characters in the story.

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