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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. The killer chases Regan to the ravine. What makes him think she is down there?

2. When Gil arrives at Alec's place, what is Alec doing?

3. If Regan agrees to sign the "go away" settlement for her stepfather, Emerson, what will Aiden and Spencer do in return for Regan?

4. As Regan is trying to get away from the killer, what does he grab?

5. When Regan asks for directions back to the starting area, what does the other person tell her?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Morris is caught, Gil, Alec's old partner, is still snooping around. What does he discover that could mean that the police have arrested the wrong man?

2. Where will Alec and Regan live when they move to Boston and what will Regan do for a living?

3. At he hospital fundraiser, how do Cordie and Sophie intercept and keep the peace with Regan and her brothers? Do you think it is something they do all the time?

4. After making love in Chapter 35, Alec gets up to go to the bathroom. What does Regan think and why? How does this reaction play into Regan and her family dynamics?

5. Why does the killer want to prolong Regan's death? Why does he want her to suffer?

6. When Wincott tells the details of the murder of Haley, what bothers Regan the most? Why?

7. As Nina watches the news bulletin on TV she sees the body of Eric being loaded into the ambulance, but is unmoved. What is Nina waiting to hear or see, and why?

8. The morning after Alec and Regan's night together, Regan is called into Spencer's office and a discussion ensues. Regan is stronger and more forthright with her brothers. Why?

9. Although Alec is running through the park to save Regan, Regan actually ends up saving Alec. How does this unusual twist affect the story?

10. After their evening of romance, Alec leaves. What does Regan realize when Alec leaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Regan sees the killer in the park, he yells at her to run. Why does he do that? What kind of game is the killer playing with Regan? What does the killer want time to tell Regan? Why does he need to do this?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Dr. Shields. What is his job? What does Sophie think he does? Does it prove to be right? Why is Dr. Shields put into protective custody? Compare Sophie's theory at the beginning of the novel with what the real story was at the end. How close is she? What do the Cayman Islands have to do with Dr. Shields' cover up?

Essay Topic 3

Compare the role of Gil for Alec and the role of Henry for Regan. What do the characters of Gil and Henry add to the story? How are these people regarded by Regan and Alec?

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