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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. What grows for Norman during his time spent watching Mary?

2. What do Philippa and Mary never discuss?

3. What does Philippa notice about the murder scene in "Book 4, Epilogue at Evensong: Chapter 12"?

4. Who walks in on Maurice having an affair with a young woman?

5. Who does Philippa intend to steal from in "Book 3, Acts of Violence: Chapter 8"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Norman learn when visiting Mary and Philippa's flat, and what does he do?

2. Who visits Philippa and Mary's flat in "Book 3, Act of Violence: Chapter 7" and what happens during the visit?

3. What does Norman discover about Mary in "Book 3, Act of Violence: Chapter 1"?

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

5. Discuss the gift that Mary gives Philippa.

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

7. Describe Norman's visit to Philippa and Mary's flat.

8. Who is Violet Tetley?

9. Why does Mary become frightened in "Book 3, Act of Violence: Chapter 7", and what does this cause to happen?

10. Discuss the telephone conversation between Hilda and Gabriel in "Book 3, Act of Violence: Chapter 3"?

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast and the relationship between Philippa and her adoptive parents with that of her biological parents.

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