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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 type of paintings do Philippa and Mary view in "Book 3, Acts of Violence: Chapter 2"?

2. Who takes the blame for Mary's death?

3. When the epilogue occurs, how many year(s) have gone by?

4. Who watches the house on Caldecote Terrace?

5. Who becomes sick in Philippa's kitchen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss the jobs that Philippa and Mary get.

4. Discuss the fight between Maurice and Hilda in "Book 2, An Order of Release: Chapter 19".

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

6. What occurs at the Royal Academy?

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

8. Discuss the events that lead to Norman's theft.

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

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

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 and describe the plot of the story and the importance of having a clear and understandable plot.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of death in the novel and the reasons for its occurrence.

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