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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 does Mallory go to the séance?

2. On whose wall are there mysterious messages and automatic writing in lipstick?

3. When the dog hears his mistress's call, what does it do when it realizes that the woman is dying?

4. What area of New York City does O'Connell describe along with victims in the first two chapters?

5. Who turns out to be very willing to discuss the murder cases with the cops surprisingly even though one of them will be the next target?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Margot unable to prove that she is related to Siddon?

2. What does one of Butler's tenants tell him about the building and other tenants?

3. Despite what limitations does Butler like Cathery?

4. What does Edith reveal about showmanship and fraud?

5. Why is Mallory disconcerted when she meets Edith?

6. Why does the pawnbroker call Mallory?

7. What is of significance to the pawnbroker about the jewelry brought in by the junkie?

8. What does Butler do at Markowitz' funeral that shocks everyone?

9. Why does a dog jump out the window in the prologue?

10. What is shocking about Mallory's discovery about her father dancing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the novel. The objective of this lesson is to discuss the use of foreshadowing in the book. Why does O'Connell insert foreshadowing into the novel? is it effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Coffey's character, comparing and contrasting him with Butler and Riker.

Essay Topic 3

Appearances can be deceiving. Make a time line that shows the progression of your knowledge as a reader into the characters of the murder suspects. Which characters reveal the theme of appearances can be deceiving most?

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