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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. Besides wondering why Khan is practicing in Suffolk, what question does Susan have about his law firm?

2. With whom does Susan have a drink in "Nightcaps"?

3. In the chapter titled "Page One," what is Susan getting ready to do?

4. What physical feature of Aiden's does Lionel remark on when he and Susan are talking at breakfast?

5. How old is Susan when the narrative opens?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Nightcaps," when Aiden expresses irritation over Conway's portrayal of him, what does Susan share with him to console him?

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

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

4. How did Derek happen to see the man he thinks was Codrescu outside of Parris's room on the night of the murder?

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

6. What conflicting attitudes does Lisa Trehorne seem to hold about Cecily and her disappearance?

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. Whe Susan has breakfast with him, what claims does Lionel Corby make about Lisa Treherne?

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

10. How did James Taylor and Alan Conway meet and become partners?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that makes and defends a claim about the use of "Chekhov's gun" objects in Moonflower Murders. Defend your analysis with evidence from the text.

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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