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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. Why does Thomas call Kemel after he meets with Alicia and Jack?

2. What does Jack learn about the Land Rover on the night he and Alicia visit the Clayton House?

3. Who shoots Kemel?

4. Why is Jack sorry that he got Alicia out of the van on the Thursday of her abduction?

5. What is Alicia's reaction to the news of the arsonist's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alicia react upon revisiting the Clayton House for the first time in years?

2. Why does Alicia destroy her father's discovery?

3. How do Jack and Alicia get past Sam Baker's men to get into the Clayton House?

4. Describe Jack's country house.

5. Why does Jack maintain the country house?

6. Is Kemel an honorable man?

7. Describe events that take place at the cabin in the mountains, after Yoshio arrives.

8. How do Jack and Yoshio feel about each other?

9. Describe Yoshio's strengths.

10. Why does Jack regret pulling Alicia from the van that abducts her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many symbolic items are used in the telling of Legacies, such as the lamp, the Center, and Ronald Clayton's safety deposit box. Select any three examples of symbolism in the novel and explain:

1) What it contributes to the story.

2) How it is related to other characters, events or objects in the story.

3) Why the author chose that particular item to symbolize what it represents.

Essay Topic 2

Milkdud and Gia represent two very different aspects of Jack's life. Compare and contrast the Jack that these two people know. Which is the more genuine version of Jack? Explain and support your answer with examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Characters in Legacies make choices that impact others. Is Jack selfish for being involved with Gia and Vicky, given the dangers of his life? Is Gia a good mother for refusing to marry Jack, or a bad mother for letting him into her life in the first place? Would the situation be different if Jack was a police officer or a soldier rather than a mercenary?

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