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

2. Who plans to marry Violet?

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

4. Who debates religion with a bishop on TV?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What occurs when Philippa goes to Caldecote Terrace in "Book 3, Act of Violence: Chapter 8"?

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

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

4. How does Mary die?

5. What do Philippa and Mary see on television, and what does it lead to?

6. What does Norman intend to steal and why?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and describe the idea of a second chance and the effect this has on the story.

Essay Topic 3

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

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