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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. Who discuss computer scans and Edith Candle's fortune?

2. Who realizes that she lost her keys and cannot get into her apartment in her stress about the inheritance?

3. At Siddon's crime scene, what part of her body is mutilated apart from her throat?

4. What profile is most likely inaccurate because every case in New York is different?

5. Who is at a family barbecue when he is called to the scene when Mallory is putting Markowitz's wedding ring back on his finger?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Butler's presence at poker important?

3. Why does the photographer think Siddon committed suicide?

4. Why is Butler upset with Mallory in her new office in his building?

5. Why does the pawnbroker call Mallory?

6. How is Mallory described in the book?

7. How was Mallory adopted by the Markowitz family?

8. What does Mallory notice or fail to notice as she wanders through Manhattan on her way to meet Gaynor?

9. How does Butler handle Mrs. Pickering request for help and her doubts about her mother's pet medium?

10. When Margot cannot get into her apartment, how does she reveal her desperation in her subsequent acts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Mallory behave in order to develop her image as a tough cop? Why do many people consider Mallory a sociopath? What is appealing to her about her own particular lifestyle?

Essay Topic 2

O'Connell uses more than one iteration on the theme of betrayal. Identify at least two themes about betrayal in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Mallory's motivation and reasons for paying close attention to the seances. What do they reveal about the murderer?

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