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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. Who does Sylvie see when she leaves the bar?

2. What does Sylvie think about herself?

3. What does Estelle say about her relationship with Luke?

4. Who has been lying to Amy?

5. Who reveals the family's secrets?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Amy discover about Filip at the site of Sylvie's suicide?

2. What happens to Sylvie and Lukas at the masquerade ball?

3. Who visits Amy at the Tans house when she is home alone?

4. What happens when Lukas and Sylvie come back from Venice?

5. What does Amy discover about Filip?

6. Who is Sylvie surprised to see at the funeral?

7. What does Karin seem to think about Sylvie?

8. Who comes to visit the Tans when Amy is in the Netherlands?

9. What is Helena's explanation for treating Sylvie so badly?

10. How does Amy embarrass herself in front of Filip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Sylvie and Helena. What is the nature of this relationship, and why is it this way? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you discuss how Sylvie's death affects the Tan and Lee families. Specifically, in what ways does Sylvie's death affect the family positively?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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