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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does Randall take Catherine in Chapter 7?
2. What clue does Catherine leave on Randall's desk before she went home?
3. What is Catherine mostly responsible for at the Gazette?
4. Who comes to visit Catherine on Wednesday after work?
5. What type of jewelry does Tom tell Catherine that she ought to wear?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Suspicion is an important element in a murder mystery, and it is definitely present in the novel, "Sweet and Deadly." Describe how suspicion is present in the novel. Who suspects Catherine of committing the crimes and why? Who does Catherine suspect (even minor suspicion) in the novel and why? How does this suspicion affect the characters and their relationships with one another?
Essay Topic 2
Writing style is an important element for an author in writing a novel and is usually unique to a specific author or genre. Discuss the writing style of the author of the writing techniques that she employs in "Sweet and Deadly." What do we learn in the novel through the style that the author employs? Why does the author choose to have Catherine be so introspective? How do we gain insight into the novel and its characters through the writing style and writing techniques employed in the novel?
Essay Topic 3
In the small town of Lowfield, it seems that everyone knows each other. Discuss Catherine's relationship with other more prevalent characters in the novel and how her relationships affect the development of the novel and perhaps even Catherine herself. Talk about Catherine's relationships with Sheriff Galton, Randall Gerrard, and Tom Mascalco. Include examples from the book to support your opinions.
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