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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 later made Margot happy in the relationship with Lancelot?

2. Who does the girl next door remind Lancelot of?

3. What did the item in Lancelot's father's sock drawer seem to prove?

4. In Chapter 3, Lancelot inquired with Elgin whether what item still worked?

5. What location was chosen to be on the Azalea trail?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Margot do to the pigeonnier?

2. How did Lancelot know the Grand Kleagle and what did he do to him?

3. How does Lancelot attempt to talk to the girl in the room next door?

4. Why would Elgin do anything for Lancelot?

5. When Lancelot went to say goodnight to Siobhan and Tex, what did Tex pester Lancelot about?

6. What was Margot doing the summer Siobhan was conceived?

7. Lancelot compares his discovery of his wife's infidelity to what?

8. Does Lancelot believe Elgin, that Margot is faithful to him?

9. When does Lancelot claim to remember why he is in the hospital?

10. How did Margot show an interest in Belle Island the first night Lancelot met her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book in support of your answer, explain how Lancelot and Percival symbolize the battle between good and evil.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast what Lancelot believes Margot and Anna symbolize? How is this represented? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What is a flashback? How does the author use them in this book? Are they effective? Give at least three examples in support of your answer.

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