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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 law was Andi apparently ignoring?

2. What plan is Andi working on with Grace?

3. After the call from his anonymous friend, why does Mail go to see Andi?

4. What happens when Mail answers Andi's phone?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Lucas tell the detectives about Andi and what does this mean for the case?

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

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

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

8. How does Andi respond when she realizes who the man is who kidnapped her?

9. Why does Lucas talk to his friend who is also a psychologist, and how does his plan work?

10. What does Wolfe say is her main concern about the search warrant and what does she promise to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the justification for the kidnapping. Was this a valid reason? Why or why not? What other options would have been open to Helen?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write a detailed account of the evidence against Helen as if you were the prosecutor. Do you believe she would have been found guilty without the confession? Why or why not?

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