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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. How does Mallory treat Butler in comparison to Edith?
2. What does Mallory consider is good enough to do by the end of the novel?
3. From what inside her tea cup, will Mallory learn about her future according to the dangerous person she visits that has a puppy sitting next to him/her?
4. Who is Riker's boss?
5. Who has amnesia and is in the hospital recovering from a near-death experience?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Mallory goes to visit Redwing, what does she notice about Redwing's apartment?
2. Why is Riker alarmed by the change in Mallory as she pursues the investigation?
3. How does Mallory get Redwing's contact information from Edith?
4. Why is Mallory warned to stay away from Redwing?
5. Why is Redwing such a serious threat according to Edith and others?
6. How does Butler meet Fanny Evenroe and what do they discuss?
7. Why was Redwing never prosecuted prior to the Markowitz case?
8. What is Redwing charged with when Mallory's associates round her up from her apartment?
9. Why does Riker say that he and Mallory cannot use any information they get illegally from Redwing's apartment?
10. When Butler wakes up in the hospital, why is he confused?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.
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
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.
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