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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 does Mail do to the boat rental place where he rented the boat?

2. Why does Lucas move on from the item found in the oil barrel?

3. Why had Mail been arrested and in jail when Andi worked with him?

4. Why does Dunn insist Andi doesn't need his money?

5. How does Sister Mary's technique work for Lucas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lucas believe is the main reasons for Andi to be kidnapped?

2. What does Mail tell Andi about Lucas and his anonymous friend?

3. What is Mannette's opinion about Andi's kidnapping?

4. Where does Lucas go on his way home from finding the oil barrel and why does he go there?

5. What do Lucas and the chief find when they arrive at Andi's father's home?

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

7. Why do both cops and criminals notice Lucas more than other police officers?

8. How is Andi handling the kidnapping?

9. What does Lucas learn when he talks to the girl who was the second witness to the kidnapping?

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

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

How is the idea of games and gaming used in multiple ways throughout this novel? Do you think this was intentional on the part of the author? Why or why not?

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