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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. Why does the guy with the ponytail attack Lily at Howell Jr.s house?

2. How many died in the explosion?

3. Who is John Bellingham?

4. Why is the aftermath of the explosion surreal to Lily?

5. Why does Karen Kingsland die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What thoughts go through Lily's mind as she is cleaning Deedra's apartment in Chapter Seven?

2. Who has been chasing Jack and why and what have they done to him? Where does Jack run to to take cover after he runs in Chapter Six?

3. Who is Jared Fletcher and what is his tie to Lily?

4. Why does Lily tell Darcy and Cleve that she and Jack are seeing each other, and why does this anger Jack?

5. What happens to Marie, and how is Lily involved?

6. What realizations does Lily come to while cleaning Mookie Preston's house?

7. Describe in detail Lily's thoughts and feelings after the explosion.

8. Explain the conversation that takes place between Lanette and Lily in the church.

9. Why does Arnita Winthrop summon Lily to her home, and what transpires there?

10. Who did both Jack and Lily recognize as the group of men that shot and chased Jack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a persuasive piece, argue how the police force let down the town of Shakespeare. What could and should they have done to make Shakespeare a safer place for everyone?

Essay Topic 2

In a serious piece of literature, violence is not used simply for violence sake. What violence does Harris give to the reader, and what are her motives for using this violence?

Essay Topic 3

How is Tom David Meicklejohn the worst character of the novel? Does he redeem himself in the end? Defend your answer.

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