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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 is the last name of Sharon's mother?

2. What color suit does Dallas wear to the funeral?

3. What is the woman's hometown?

4. De Blass is able to make such demands because of his relationship with _____.

5. Dallas wracks her brain to uncover what about Sharon's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Dallas is faced with a dilemma regarding Roarke's part in the investigation. What is the dilemma?

2. Who is on the list of people with whom Dallas wants to speak at the funeral?

3. What unpleasant information does Dallas receive from her commander?

4. What are the consequences of Dallas's actions?

5. What is Dallas' initial opinion of Senator De Blass?

6. What event occurs as Dallas gets ready to leave for work at the NYPSD?

7. Discuss the introduction of Lola Starr.

8. Who surprises Dallas at her apartment? What is the occasion?

9. Discuss the item found by Dallas at her apartment. What is the significance of the item?

10. What prompts Dallas to give De Blass the requested information?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Roarke is a mysterious man with a shady past, attracted to the top homicide cop in the New York Police and Security Department. Examine Roarke's past. Compare and contrast Roarke's history with Eve's. How do they compare? Why doesn't Roarke have a first and last name? Where does he come from? How did he meet Eve? What is their relationship like? How did Roarke make his billions? How does the fact that Roarke is so rich help or hinder Eve's investigations?

Essay Topic 2

Roarke tries hard to stay on the straight and narrow for the most part, although he is willing to step over the line if it will help Eve and her murder investigations. How does Roarke assist? Does Eve know about the illegal activity? Does she approve? What is the "unregistered?" How does it aid the investigations? What are Roarke's specialties? Who else knows about Roarke's special skills? How do the other cops feel about Roarke? Do you think Roarke's place in Eve's life could hinder her work? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Naked in Death is staged in New York City in 2058. Examine why Roberts chooses to set the story in that particular location and time period. What are the biggest telltale signs that the story takes place in the future? What items are present in the story that are not currently invented or in common usage in today's world? Do you think the situations, events, and equipment are feasible and realistic for 2058? Explain. What else might be added to the story to make it seem even more futuristic? Are there any elements that seem out of place? Explain.

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