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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 did Stephen have unfinished business with?

2. Why didn't Gwen take her own car?

3. Who is likely to count Jason among their friends?

4. What animal does Ian compare Gwen to?

5. What did no mailbox mean to Gwen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would Edmonson be headed to the DNA lab?

2. What was Gwen's thought regarding Tiger Leone and Ian Forest?

3. How does Kate feel about the bodies that have been mutilated?

4. What character and physical traits does Gwen and her parents share?

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

6. In what ways did the man in the casket resemble Frank in the least of ways?

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

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

9. Why did Gwen suspect foul play?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Cops, crooked or otherwise would be unneeded in a socially responsible society". Discuss this statement. Do you think it's true? Why or why not? Provide at least four pieces of information or points to support or deny your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Many cities have a dark underside to their wholesome image. What kind of image does the town of Providence provide in the book? On the website? Hypothesize on whether or not the writer of the book has been to the real city of Providence. Do you think the characters fit well in the actual city?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the "coming together" of Ian and Gwen. Do you think it will ever happen? When or why not? What do you think Ian has to offer that "Jason" does not?

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