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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. Which part of Sharon De Blass' crime scene has been disturbed?

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

3. What is the name of the next victim?

4. What is the name of Sharon's father?

5. What does the victim's grandfather do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the first scene in the book which takes place at Dallas's apartment.

2. What unusual action does Dallas take when she arrives at the Lola Starr crime scene?

3. What happens to Dallas when she is on her way to Roarke's house?

4. What plan is formulated by Dallas and Feeney as they leave the Senator's office? What is the purpose of the plan?

5. Describe the interview between Dallas and Charles Monroe.

6. What is the purpose of Dallas' trip to Virginia? What is unusual about the scenario?

7. Discuss the introduction of Lola Starr.

8. Explain at least one of Dallas' initial observations about the Lola Starr crime scene.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the act of incest. What are the legal and medical definitions of incest? What are the parameters? Is it illegal? Is it harmful physically, mentally, emotionally - all or none of the above? How does an average person define incest? What are the cultural references and perceptions regarding incest? Do both parties have to consent? Who are the most common victims of incest? Is there any form of treatment?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Sharon De Blass is the daughter of Richard De Blass and Elizabeth Barrister. Discuss the relationship between Sharon and her parents. What is the relationship between Sharon and her mother? What is the relationship between Sharon and her father? Compare and contrast the parent/child relationships. How do Sharon's decisions ultimately affect each person? Can the relationships ever be repaired? Does anyone want to try to repair the relationships? Explain.

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