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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 is given to Philippa as a gift in "Book 3, Acts of Violence: Chapter 7"?

2. Who takes an overdose of drugs?

3. Who debates religion with a bishop on TV?

4. If Mary does not agree to do an interview, what will be published?

5. Who wants to leave town in "Book 3, Acts of Violence: Chapter 7"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Violet Tetley?

2. Discuss Maurice's involvement in Mary's death.

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

4. What does Norman intend to steal and why?

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

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

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

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

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

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 usage of parenting in the novel and the pro's and con's it has on the story, as well as characters in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the idea of wealthy and poor in the novel. Include the effects this has on certain characters.

Essay Topic 3

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

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