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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. How much does Amy owe Karin?

2. Who reveals the family's secrets?

3. Who invites Sylvie to a weekend trip abroad?

4. Who does Filip say he was jealous of?

5. Who does Helena blame for the recent death in the family?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Sylvie do in the days following Grandma's death?

3. What does Sylvie discover about her relationship to Lukas?

4. How does Sylvie die?

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

6. What does Danique say about Sylvie's death?

7. What does Sylvie decide to do the moment she discovers the truth about her relationship to Lukas?

8. What does Amy discover about Filip?

9. Why does Estelle call Sylvie?

10. Why is Sylvie's cello not in its case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you discuss Sylvie's relationship to her parents. What does she think of her parents, and how does she believe her parents perceive her? Why? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you discuss how Amy changes after she discovers Sylvie is missing. What about her character or behavior changes drastically from her normal demeanor, and why? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

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