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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 leaves Edith in charge of Gaynor?

2. Who is waiting for a cab to go to a boat at the end of the book?

3. Who does Butler want to find in the photograph on Edith's mantel?

4. Who does Mallory go in search of after Gaynor is shot?

5. Who reveals a strong attraction and competition with Mallory throughout the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the epiphany that Butler has in Mallory's apartment?

2. When Butler wakes up in the hospital, why is he confused?

3. How is Mallory's relationship with Butler different from that of other men?

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

5. When Butler goes to Edith's house, how does he determine changes that help him as clues to the investigation?

6. When Butler realizes how powerful Edith is, what does he blame her for?

7. When Mallory realizes she has been drugged, how does she get help?

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

9. When Butler visits Edith, what does he discover about Mallory?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Who feels betrayed in Mallory's Oracle and in what ways? Who suffers as a result of this betrayal? What emotions are evoked by betrayal? Take a closer look at the different people involved and the roles they play.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. Why do you think the author named the book Mallory's Oracle? Now that you have read the book, how does that alter your understanding of the title? Are you intrigued to find a sequel or more mysteries with Mallory? Why or why not? Cite examples to support your answer.

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