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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. In the cryptic conversation with the mystery caller contacted by Evenroe, who ran away?

2. Whose house does Butler visit for lunch and reminisce about Gramercy Park?

3. Who does Butler blame for the death of the seance ladies?

4. Who stabs a rapist in the subway?

5. Who did Redwing supply information to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Riker alarmed by the change in Mallory as she pursues the investigation?

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

5. Why does Mallory shed fake tears for Coffey and the DA?

6. What does Redwing insist that Mallory drink and why?

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

8. What is Redwing charged with when Mallory's associates round her up from her apartment?

9. How is Mallory cold when dealing with Edith before her trip?

10. Why is there a cop outside Margot's window?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Edith and Gaylor are two intriguing characters involved with seances.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Edith had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Gaylor had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the seance group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for the book. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did O'Connell choose to use these places in the book?

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