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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 Philippa travel in "Book 1, Proof of Identity: Chapter 2"?

2. How many years will it be before Norman receives a pension?

3. What is Norman Scase's job?

4. Where does Philippa travel in order to visit her biological mother?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss Norman's travels to Brighton.

3. Discuss the manuscript that Mary gives Philippa.

4. Who is Philippa's adoptive father?

5. Discuss the visit Norman has with Eli Watkin.

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

7. Discuss Maurice's marriage to Helena.

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

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

10. Why does Norman go visit a private detective?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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