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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. Who is Helena the daughter of?

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

3. Who insists they know all there is to know about the conviction of Mary Ducton?

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

5. Where does Philippa wait in order to see her biological mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss Norman's travels to Brighton.

4. What occurs after the dinner party Philippa attends is over?

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

6. What does Norman do in order to watch Hilda?

7. Discuss the first few days of Mary's release from prison.

8. Discuss how Philippa finds a flat to rent.

9. Discuss Philippa's adoption.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and describe the relationship between Philippa and her adoptive parents.

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