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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. How many hours does Lily spend cleaning the Althaus home?

2. What color is Carrie Thrush's hair?

3. Who shoves Norvel out of the way when he accosts Lily on Monday morning?

4. What does Lily have to eat the next Monday after the murder?

5. What is the nearest large town to Shakespeare?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Lily not change her name after the kidnapping incident?

2. Why did Lily decide to look in the closet under the stairs at the apartment building?

3. Who is inheriting Pardon's apartments and any other land holdings?

4. Why does Lily work harder for Carol Althaus than any of her other clients?

5. For whom does Lily work on Thursday morning?

6. What did Deedra see when she stopped by Pardon Albee's apartment on Monday afternoon?

7. Why does Claude stop by Lily's house Thursday night?

8. Why is Lily reluctant to go grocery shopping on Saturday?

9. What are typical activities for Lily on Sundays?

10. Why had Claude not looked in the closet under the stairs at the apartment building?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why Lily knew that something was wrong with the Yorks. Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Argue whether some of Lily's clients are also friends. CIte examples from the book to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss why the story of Alvah's granddaughter's rape is so upsetting to Lily. Cite examples from the novel.

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