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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 hired the geneticist?

2. What color was the gem in the case?

3. What did Jason's initial voice tell Gwen?

4. How did Forest mention Gwen would react to the morning's events?

5. What did Jason want to talk about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gwen want pictures of the Avalon's?

2. What does Frank's note, "Mendel's peas" mean to Gwen?

3. What was so remarkable about Edmonsons' study?

4. What action proves Jason's words?

5. What was it about the Thai restaurant that Gwen was pleasantly surprised about?

6. How did Stephen react to Gwen's secret?

7. What new information did Jimmy Almeida give to Gwen?

8. Why did Gwen suspect foul play?

9. What thoughts did Gwen have regarding Frank's death and her possible involvement?

10. What lead to Frank's demise, in Gwen's opinion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Provide a reason why it was necessary for Stephen to be eliminated from Gwen's life. In what ways would Stephen have held Gwen back? In what ways would she have not attained any knowledge of her parents if she would have gone with Stephen? In a character perspective, how do you think Gwen would have done being Stephen's suburban housewife?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ian and "Jason". What kinds of people are they in regard to their interest in Gwen? How do they differ in approach? Which one of the two might Gwen feel more of an attraction to and why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the placement of Jason Cross in the novel. How do you think this character's relationship will continue with Gwen when he reveals who he really is and why he was there? Explain how the number managed to get in the address book. Do you think it was by chance that the address book was the only thing left behind? Explain.

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