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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. Where is the office of the English professor's wife located?

2. What best describes the topic of Theresa's final English essay?

3. How does Theresa begin spending her free time during her second set of classes?

4. What was Theresa's first English assignment?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss what Gary tells police about why he first notices Theresa in the bar.

2. Discuss Gary's actions when Theresa doesn't stop screaming.

3. Discuss the size of Theresa's family and the ages of her and her siblings.

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

5. Why does Gary tell police he wanted Theresa to shut up?

6. Where is Gary from and why is he in New York?

7. Explain Gary's relationship with George.

8. Discuss the role Theresa's scar plays in her sexual relationship with Martin.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A main character has both good and bad qualities, giving the character dimension. Discuss Theresa's bad qualities. Who is to blame for those qualities? Are the "bad" qualities really bad? Support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast James and Tony in the novel. Why did Theresa choose to date both?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Theresa to her two sisters. Consider their personalities and physical characteristics.

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