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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 is Father Rourke?

2. Who is Ruthven?

3. What do Maureen and Jury drink during their first conversation together?

4. What kind of medical condition does Helen have?

5. Who is Chief Superintendent Racer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Jury walks Helen home after first meeting her?

2. Who does Jury think Parmenger is in Part I?

3. How does Vivian excuse the separation between her fiance and herself during the holiday season?

4. What does Jury think of his cousin's husband?

5. How does Jury respond to Cullen when Cullen asks him how long he has known Helen?

6. How does Racer interact with Cyril?

7. What triggers Maureen to wonder if something has happened to Helen?

8. How does Cyril interact with Racer?

9. What does Father Rourke tell Jury about the research Helen was supposedly doing?

10. What happens during Racer's rant at Jury?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Jury and Melrose, making sure to use direct evidence and examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze at least three different literary techniques Grimes uses to create tension in "Jerusalem Inn."

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least 3 literary devices that Grimes uses to help the reader better understand at least one character of your choosing. Use direct quotations and/or examples from the text to support your position.

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