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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. Roarke worries about Dallas' obvious ____.
2. What is the friends' previous occupation?
3. Dallas tells her companion that they are sure to be followed by _____.
4. Who does Dallas find at the scene of the next crime?
5. What does Mavis do for a living?
Short Essay Questions
1. Dallas is faced with a dilemma regarding Roarke's part in the investigation. What is the dilemma?
2. What unpleasant information does Dallas receive from her commander?
3. What is the purpose of Dallas' trip to Virginia? What is unusual about the scenario?
4. What information does Dallas receive from Elizabeth Barrister? What information does Dallas receive about Roarke?
5. Describe the interview between Dallas and Charles Monroe.
6. Discuss the introduction of Lola Starr.
7. What unusual action does Dallas take when she arrives at the Lola Starr crime scene?
8. What happens to Dallas when she is on her way to Roarke's house?
9. Explain at least one of Dallas' initial observations about the Lola Starr crime scene.
10. What is Dallas' initial opinion of Senator De Blass?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine the life and career of Senator Gerald De Blass. What is De Blass' background? What are his professional credentials? Why is he so important? What is De Blass' relationship with the following: Elizabeth, Richard, Catherine, and Sharon? What is Dallas' opinion of De Blass? How does De Blass help or hinder the case? Who interferes on De Blass' behalf? Why? What about De Blass makes Dallas suspicious? Compare and contrast the personalities of Dallas and De Blass. What are the biggest similarities? Which is more determined? Which has the strongest character?
Essay Topic 2
There is a special relationship between Dr. Charlotte Mira and Lieutenant Eve Dallas. Examine the relationship. What are the aspects of the personal relationship versus the professional relationship? What makes it special? How did the two meet? What are details of the professional and personal relationships? Are the feelings mutual? Has Dallas ever been a patient of Mira's? What kinds of things might they discuss when not talking about work? How often do Mira and Dallas work together? Does the work ever interfere with their personal lives? How does Mira get along with Roarke?
Essay Topic 3
Assuming Dr. Mira's point of view, analyze the situation between Sharon, Catherine, and Senator De Blass. What would Mira say about the incestuous relationships? Is De Blass perverted, mentally ill, or something else? What would the terminology be from a psychiatrist's point of view? What kind of treatment might De Blass or his victims have benefited from before the situation got out of hand? Is the behavior something that can be "cured?" If so, how? If not, what else can be done?
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