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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 name of the place Roarke is staying while he is away from home?

2. What personal item does Dallas take from the crime scene?

3. Dallas' presence is required at an upcoming _____.

4. Roarke announces that he is leaving to go to which location?

5. What is the older woman's profession?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What incident occurs shortly before Dallas reaches her apartment? What does Dallas do?

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

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

6. How does Dallas learn about the next murder? Who is the victim?

7. What interaction does Dallas have with a reporter after the press conference is over? What disturbing event takes place?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine J.D. Robb's Eve Dallas series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Eve Dallas. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Dallas go next? Will Dallas ever shed the horror of her past? Will Dallas ever get used to having people in her life who love her? How might her relationships with Roarke, Peabody and the others change in future books?

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

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?

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