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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 seems to cause a rift between the suspect and his roommate?
(a) The roommate begins to feel used.
(b) The roommate sees the suspect stealing something.
(c) The roommate learns about the suspect's criminal background.
(d) The roommate brings another man into the bedroom.

2. What does Gary tell Theresa that seems to attract her?
(a) That he is gay.
(b) That he is married.
(c) That he loves her.
(d) That he has been in jail.

3. Who is Theresa's college English professor?
(a) Dr. Martin.
(b) Martin Engle.
(c) Martin Lawrence.
(d) Dr. Brooks Martin.

4. What does Katherine tell Theresa was difficult for her?
(a) Her marriage.
(b) Her lifestyle.
(c) Her annulment.
(d) Her job.

5. What do the police find in the suspect's belongings that made his reason for not leaving the roommate somewhat confusing?
(a) Cash.
(b) Bonds.
(c) Poker chips.
(d) Credit cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does the English professor's wife have?

2. What topic does the English professor challenge Theresa to write about for her last assignment?

3. What is unique about the age of Theresa and her siblings?

4. Why doesn't Gary just leave like Theresa asked?

5. Why does the suspect have no where to stay once he gets to New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Theresa threaten when Gary won't leave and how does he react?

2. How does Theresa learn her relationship with Martin will end upon graduation and how does she react to the news?

3. What, other than a ride, does Gary pick up while hitchhiking. Why is it important?

4. Discuss Gary's family life.

5. What is Martin's wife's occupation and what disgusts Theresa about it?

6. Where is Gary when he confesses and what is his mindset regarding his murder of Theresa?

7. Discuss the evolution of one coffee break with Martin and Theresa.

8. Discuss Gary's reactions when he hears the doorbell ringing while he is in Theresa's apartment.

9. Discuss how Gary is teased by George and Theresa in "The Confession."

10. Discuss why Katherine stops visiting Theresa when she is hospitalized for surgery.

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