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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 sees a cop outside her window and realizes that the bank incident is responsible for the cop's presence?
2. Of all the original suspects, who is the ONLY one that is a rapist?
3. Of all the original suspects, who is the ONLY one that receives punishment legally?
4. What does Mallory realize about the tea she drank that gives her hallucinations?
5. Who has figured out that Mallory is the Paladin?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Butler meet Fanny Evenroe and what do they discuss?
2. What is the epiphany that Butler has in Mallory's apartment?
3. After Gaynor's death, where is the blame for the murders going?
4. What is Redwing charged with when Mallory's associates round her up from her apartment?
5. What is unusual about the puppy at Redwing's feet in the park?
6. Why is Riker alarmed by the change in Mallory as she pursues the investigation?
7. What does Redwing insist that Mallory drink and why?
8. How does Mallory get Redwing's contact information from Edith?
9. How does Mallory act in the investigation that raises alarms for her tendency of being a sociopath?
10. In the end, how does Mallory act by Markowitz?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
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.
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