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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 kind of food did Kate bring Gwen to?

2. What color where the majority of the shirts in the closet?

3. How many years had passed since Sylvia had seen Ian Forest?

4. What excuse does Ian Forest offer Gwen for his appearance?

5. What kind of smile did Sandra Jamison have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did the lack of information in the house frustrate Gwen?

3. Why was Gwen observing Edmonson?

4. How did Ian explain his genetics?

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

6. Why did Gwen suspect foul play?

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

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

9. What action proves Jason's words?

10. Why would Gwen be slow to trust after this episode?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

What obstacles does Gwen face in solving her cases? What situations threaten to overwhelm her and why? How does she master these overwhelming odds?

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