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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. Where do Anne and her child go to after they leave the teacher's neighborhood in Chapter 1?

2. Who says, "I told you the last time, I told you the time before that, I've told you a hundred times"?

3. What type of tree does the man describe as one of the most beautiful in Anne's garden?

4. Where does Anne tell the man at the bar she usually goes on her walks instead of to the cafe?

5. What does the child question Anne about that she refuses to answer?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the weather described at the beginning of Chapter 4?

2. How do Anne and Chauvin react towards one another when she first enters the cafe in Chapter 4?

3. What does Anne tell Chauvin she does at night while her child is asleep?

4. During their conversation in Chapter 4, what does Anne tell Chauvin she already knew about him?

5. Describe the patronne's reaction toward the man and Anne's talking to one another.

6. How does Anne describe her bedroom window to the man in Chapter 3?

7. Describe what the dead woman's husband does just before he is taken off in the police van.

8. Describe how the man at the bar acts as more people enter the cafe after the workday has ended.

9. What does Anne tell Chauvin regarding the beech tree near her bedroom window?

10. Describe the interaction between the child and the teacher in Chapter 1.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of the siren in the book. What significance did have to the characters of the book? What did it signify to Anne and Chauvin during their meetings?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of responsibility in the book. Are there any responsible characters present? What makes these characters appear as responsible? How did these characters make others appear more irresponsible?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Anne and the child. What is the nature of this relationship? Is this a healthy relationship? Why or why not?

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