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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. To what location is Alice moved once she has been sedated?
(a) Ellie's house.
(b) Max's office.
(c) The hospital.
(d) The community center.

2. In what state does Julia live when the narrative first begins?
(a) Illinois.
(b) California.
(c) New York.
(d) Washington.

3. Ellie and Peanut seize upon the idea to enlist whose help in the quest to identify Girl?
(a) Max.
(b) Cal.
(c) Julia.
(d) Earl.

4. What is Julia's title?
(a) Mrs.
(b) Mr.
(c) Dr.
(d) Miss.

5. Ellie recalls which of her family members praising her singing voice?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her maternal aunt.
(d) Her sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator states that Julia's return to Rain Valley is "only the second time she'd been back since" (54) what event?

2. For what reason does Julia agree to Ellie's request for help?

3. What instrument had Ellie's father played?

4. Who brings back a tray of food for Girl from the hospital cafeteria?

5. Who is Lisa?

Short Essay Questions

1. What action does Julia take in Chapter 10 when Girl attempts to communicate with her for the first time?

2. In what way does Hannah connect the theme of secrecy to the nature of small towns?

3. Who are Cal and Peanut?

4. What is the outcome of Judge Myerson's decision regarding Julia's culpability for Amber's horrific acts?

5. Provide an example of Julia feeling rejected by her father in her youth.

6. Describe the violent encounter that occurs between Julia and Girl in Chapter 5.

7. What aspect of Max's character does Julia admit to being seduced by at the end of Chapter 11?

8. Name one theme depicted within the epigraph of Magic Hour.

9. What is the goal of the press conference held in Pine Valley in Chapter 6?

10. In what way does Julia consider her mother to have been her closest ally in the family?

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