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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 Aiden specifically mention resenting about the portrayal of him in Conway's book?

2. On page 168, what does Susan say that Craig has "hundreds of"?

3. What does Susan learn about Melissa from her interview with Lionel Corby?

4. Who describes the police investigation into Cecily's disappearance as "absolute hell for Aiden" (60)?

5. Where is the maintenance room where Stefan's tools were stored?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Nightcaps," what paradox does Susan see in the temperament of writers?

2. What realization about DCS Locke's certainty about Codrescu's guilt does Susan come to in "Martlesham Heath," and what causes her to realize this?

3. What causes Susan to think that there is something her sister is keeping from her?

4. In "Ladbroke Grove," what does Susan realize about Craig Andrews that makes her feel a little guilty and confused?

5. What is in the shopping bag that Susan brings back from seeing James Taylor, and which of its contents is she most interested in?

6. In her interview with Alan Conway, what lie does Cecily say Frank Parris told, and how did she find out it was a lie?

7. At dinner with Craig Andrews, what two theories does Susan share that, if true, would mean that Frank Parris was a random--or nearly random--victim?

8. What factors in Stefan's background does Susan believe contributed to his conviction?

9. Why does Susan go to Framlingham, and why does it feel strange to her to be back there?

10. What surprising piece of information does James Taylor give Susan about Conway's ex-wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that compares and contrasts Francis Pendleton and Aiden MacNeil and that makes a clear claim about the significance of their differences and similarities. Provide textual evidence for your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that makes and defends a claim about the motif of the abuse of power in Moonflower Murders. Be sure to support your analysis with textual evidence.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that compares and contrasts Susan and Katie. Make a claim about the significance of their similarities and differences, and support your analysis with textual evidence.

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