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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 does Alexandra say makes her mourning harder?

2. When does Alexandra think of her fantasy?

3. How does Carl describe Alexandra's future when talking to her about it?

4. Who tells Alexandra that Lous and Oscar are talking to Carl?

5. What did Alexandra see on her perfect afternoon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What brings Emil joy while at church after Amedee's death and how does he feel about this?

2. What caused Amedee's pain and how serious was it?

3. How does Alexandra describe her personal life?

4. What does Alexandra want for Emil when he leaves after the festival, and why does she see this as impossible at the moment?

5. How does Frank feel during the festival?

6. What does Alexandra give Marie as she leaves the visit with Mrs. Lee?

7. How did Ivar find out about the murders?

8. Why did Carl never respond to Alexandra's letter to him?

9. What does Emil do after leaving church after Amedee's death?

10. What does Marie ask of Emil after the wedding of Alexandra's personal servant, and what is his response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

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