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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 is Toni most afraid of?

2. According to Toni, who does Bart want a wife like?

3. What does Jory began to fear for when strange things begin happening to him?

4. Which of the following best describes Cindy?

5. What is the name of the girl twin?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Joel react to Toni and Bart's relationship?

2. What is Joel's motivation to harm the family?

3. What are the similarities between Catherine and Toni?

4. Describe the double standards existing in Bart's life.

5. What is the significance of Jory's illness?

6. Who do you think broke Jory's ship? Why do you think this is so?

7. Why does Melodie leave?

8. How do you think Jory will cope with Melodie's absence?

9. How has Catherine's life goal been achieved by the end of the novel?

10. Describe Toni and Bart's relationship.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foxworth Hall is a significant location to the events that occur in the novel. Why is it so important? What is significant about the abuse that took place there? What does Foxworth Hall represent and foreshadow?

Essay Topic 2

Bart has obvious contempt for his family. What does his criticism stem from? Who is Bart most angry at and why? What started his trauma?

Essay Topic 3

Why is Bart so preoccupied with sin? What is Bart's moral code?

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