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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 does Gabriel call in order to find Philippa's address?

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

3. Who is Philippa's boyfriend?

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

5. What does Norman do when he returns to his hotel in "Book 3, Acts of Violence: Chapter 6"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Norman learn while watching the house on Caldecote Terrace?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Discuss Hilda's job.

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

10. Discuss the gift that Mary gives Philippa.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the genre of the novel and the reasons why this novel falls into this particular genre.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of chapters and titles in the novel and the pro's and con's they have for readers.

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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