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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 is the real estate office that Philippa visits in Chapter 13?

2. Who does Norman Scase go see in "Book 1, Proof of Identity: Chapter 12"?

3. What does Norman plan to do with his belongings when he moves?

4. Who does Norman watch in "Book 2, An Order of Release: Chapter 1"?

5. What does Philippa question her adoptive mother about in "Book 1, Proof of Identity: Chapter 4"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Norman go visit a private detective?

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

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

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

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

6. Discuss how Philippa finds a flat to rent.

7. What happens in King's station?

8. Discuss Philippa's adoption.

9. What happens at the dinner party Philippa attends?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the idea of a protagonist and an antagonist. Include how this idea is used in the novel, what characters fall into the category of protagonist and antagonist, and the effects this has on the story.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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