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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. Of all the original suspects, who is the ONLY one that is a rapist?

2. Who tells Butler about the automatic writing and how Herbert was afraid of these messages?

3. Who is the killer that arrives at Edith's apartment?

4. Who was unable to give Riker's boss the training he/she needed?

5. Why does Mallory not want to help the medium?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Mallory goes to visit Redwing, what does she notice about Redwing's apartment?

2. Why does Margot alarm a customer at a thrift store?

3. After Gaynor's death, where is the blame for the murders going?

4. Why is Mallory warned to stay away from Redwing?

5. In the end, how does Mallory act by Markowitz?

6. Why is Redwing such a serious threat according to Edith and others?

7. What is unusual about the puppy at Redwing's feet in the park?

8. What is Butler told is the reason for his presence in the hospital?

9. How does Mallory get Redwing's contact information from Edith?

10. What does Mallory believe will be over when she returns from her trip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the detecting techniques of the four sleuths of Mallory, Coffey, Riker, and Butler; cover how they each approach the murder and whether their intuitions were correct. Who actually solves the murders and how?

Essay Topic 2

O'Connell uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Mallory's personality invokes strong attraction for multiple characters ranging from Butler to Coffey. Why is this so? Whom is she attracted to if anyone? What is it about Mallory's personality that evokes protective instincts in men? What are some of her negative characteristics?

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