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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joan learn about herself at the end of the novel?
(a) She is ready to move to Rome.
(b) That she has made a mess, but she will never be a tidy person.
(c) The stranger will take care of her.
(d) She is safe in Terremoto.

2. Who is arrested for murder?
(a) Paul.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Royal Porcupine.
(d) Sam and Marlene.

3. What does Felicia learn about Redmond in the maze?
(a) He is also lost in the maze.
(b) He is devoted to her.
(c) He is a killer.
(d) He looks healthy.

4. What does the landlord offer Joan when she tells him she doesn't want the stranger arrested?
(a) A ride to town.
(b) A home away from town that she can rent.
(c) Helpful advice.
(d) A stronger lock for her door.

5. Who is watching the Olympic doubles figure-skating championships?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Marlene.
(c) Sam.
(d) Chuck Brewer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the restaurant that Joan goes to with the Polish Count?

2. What is the title of Joan's romance novel?

3. Where do Joan and Royal Porcupine like to eat?

4. What does Mr. Morgan tell the police he heard while he was picnicking on the beach?

5. What is the man's profession who is looking for Joan in Terremoto near the end of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Joan likes leading a dual life between Arthur and Royal Porcupine?

2. In Chapter 31, how is it clear that Joan is beginning to unravel?

3. Describe Joan's plan to fake her death.

4. What is the significance of the discovery of Joan's buried clothes?

5. What kind of love does Royal Porcupine express for Joan?

6. How do people in town respond when they see Joan?

7. How does Joan deal with her belief that she is being held captive?

8. Describe Joan's inconsistent behavior with the Resurgent group.

9. What piece of evidence leads to Sam and Marlene's arrest?

10. Why is it important that Joan decides to stay and defend herself rather than run?

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