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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. As Emily follows Clive, how many beers does he always have with his dinner?

2. What is the ringtone of the iPhone Clive finds in his taxi?

3. In "Evidence," when Emily follows Clive, what time does she often return home?

4. When was Alison born?

5. What color uniform polo did Clive wear for the first day of second grade?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Emily meet Clive to get her phone, and what is the place like?

2. What type of diary did Alison keep?

3. Who is involved in the search for Alison?

4. What does Alison's roommate, Nika Ivanova, remember about Alison?

5. What celebrity arrives at Indigo Bay and who comes with him?

6. What did students at Princeton say about Alison after she died?

7. How did Clive get the nickname, Gogo?

8. What two photos does Emily keep seeing as she searches for information about Alison online?

9. How and where is Alison's body found?

10. Who plays volleyball in Indigo Bay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Emily receives her sister's audio diaries. What are Emily’s feelings about the diaries and how are they different from what she imagined? How are they an impetus to try to get to know Clive better?

Essay Topic 2

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation in Saint X? What descriptive dialogue tags has the author used, especially on pages 286-287? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

Essay Topic 3

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts?

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