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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. What happened to Andi's father which may make him in need of money?

2. What does Lucas do with the engagement ring he has been carrying?

3. Why are the police unable to trace any of the calls from the kidnapper?

4. What was Andi's aunt's profession?

5. How does Lucas plan to find the kidnapper's location?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Lucas gets a phone call from the kidnapper?

2. How is Andi handling the kidnapping?

3. Who does Lucas get to help with the ruse to find Andi?

4. How does Lucas feel about therapy for child molesters?

5. What does Lucas find out about the body that was found in the oil barrel and what does he think it means?

6. What does the anonymous person tell Mail about the police?

7. What happens when Andi and her two daughters talk about how to get back to the car and how does Andi respond?

8. What does Dunn say is the reason that he and Andi are separated and where does he believe this separation will lead?

9. What is Wolfe's continued attitude about the kidnapping?

10. What do Andi and Grace hope to be able to do in regard to Mail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways was symbolism used throughout the novel? Do you feel that symbolism was an important part of the novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How did the author develop the climax of the story? Do you feel that he did a good job in developing the climax? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What motives appeared throughout the novel? How and why were false motives included throughout the novel? Was the author's technique successful in this area? Why or why not?

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