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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. Why does Harry/Harriet send Clare a letter, in "Chapter 6"?

2. In "Chapter 8," what does Clare tell Harry/Harriet about her mother?

3. In "Chapter 5," who does Clare visit in Jamaica?

4. Why is Harry referred to as Harry/Harriet?

5. In "Chapter 9," what is said happened to Christopher after the murders he committed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Clare during her ship ride to Jamaica, in "Chapter 8"?

2. How does Bobby react to his nightmares?

3. Why does Clare say the burial grounds on Miss Mattie's land is "unquiet"?

4. What happens when the helicopter flies overhead during the film shoot?

5. Why are there Americans in Jamaica, in "Chapter 11"?

6. What does Clare do with her friend Liz, in "Chapter 5"?

7. How is the woman in "Chapter 7" described?

8. How would you describe the beginning of Clare and Bobby's relationship?

9. What does Clare do when she arrives at the movie set, in "Chapter 11"?

10. Why does Clare travel throughout Europe with Bobby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role of social class in this novel. How do the different classes interact?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the use of multiple narrative techniques in the novel. Consider the shifting perspectives, insertion of poetry, and use of quotes to open the chapters.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast two of Clare's romantic relationships.

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