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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. Feeney is able to substantiate this information by contacting the _____.

2. How many killers does Dallas think are involved?

3. As Dallas re-runs the videos, she notes that the killer exhibits ____ but only in the first video.

4. Where does Dallas meet up with Roarke?

5. Simpson blames his troubles on which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the purpose of Dallas' trip to see Mavis.

2. Roarke introduces Dallas to a room full of special equipment. Discuss the special equipment owned and operated by Roarke.

3. Explain the scene that takes place the next morning between Dallas and Roarke.

4. What is the exchange that takes place between Dallas and Chief of Police Simpson?

5. What startling piece of evidence is found in the ledger?

6. Describe the next routine step that should be taken by Dallas and Feeney.

7. Discuss the scene in which the conversation between Dallas and Roarke turns to the murder of Sharon De Blass.

8. Discuss one of the new observations and potential angles discovered by Dallas.

9. What information does Dallas receive regarding the death of her elderly neighbor?

10. What animal does Dallas find at the scene? Why does the animal seem important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Dallas' conflict regarding Roarke. What is Dallas' opinion of Roarke? What happened to make Dallas' opinion change? How does the blossoming relationship with Roarke affect the investigation? Why does Simpson object to the relationship? Is it a conflict of interest? How does Dallas feel about the timing of the courtship? What makes Roarke so determined? Is Dallas intimidated by Roarke, his notoriety, material possessions or money? What is Dallas' opinion of Roarke's house? Do you think there could ever be a place in Dallas' life for someone like Roarke or vice versa? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Sharon De Blass. What types of things would Sharon be most proud of in her career? What other types of professional work might Sharon have done other than her job as a prostitute? Would the memoir include details of her relationships with her parents, Senator De Blass, Catherine, and Roarke? Would Sharon have any idea that she might be murdered for her actions? Does Sharon take any precautions against violence? Explain.

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