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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. What information does the reporter give to Dallas?

3. Dallas compares Summerset's voice to which food?

4. What is the cop's rank?

5. Dallas is reprimanded for her ________ involving Roarke.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the press conference held by Chief Simpson. Where is it held? Who attends?

2. Explain the scene in which Dallas visits Roarke's personal shooting range for the first time.

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

4. What new piece of information is uncovered after Dallas watches the killer's videos once again?

5. What other piece of incriminating evidence does Dallas find during her search of Sharon's bank accounts?

6. What is Dallas's reaction to Feeney's search of Sharon De Blass' financial information?

7. What is the purpose of Dallas' trip to see Dr. Mira?

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

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

10. Discuss the phone call from Roarke to Dallas.

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

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

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?

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