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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 arrives at Philippa and Mary's flat in "Book 3, Acts of Violence: Chapter 7"?

2. What does Philippa intend to steal in "Book 3, Acts of Violence: Chapter 8"?

3. Who is Philippa's boyfriend?

4. Who becomes sick in Philippa's kitchen?

5. What did Maurice notice about Philippa when she was little?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the confrontation Philippa has with Mary in "Book 3, Act of Violence: Chapter 9"?

2. What happens at Regent Park in "Book 2, An Order of Release: Chapter 15"?

3. What does Philippa learn from Maurice when she goes to Caldecote Terrace in "Book 3, Act of Violence: Chapter 8"?

4. What does Philippa find at Mary's death scene?

5. Who is Violet Tetley?

6. What does Philippa do about Mary's death?

7. What does Philippa find when walking into her flat in "Book 3, Act of Violence: Chapter 12"?

8. Discuss the gift that Mary gives Philippa.

9. Discuss the visit between Philippa and Norman in "Book 4, Epilogue at Evensong".

10. How does Norman find Philippa and Mary's flat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and describe the organization of the novel and the positive and negative effects the organization has on the story, as well as readers.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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