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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did the Perkins offer to Catherine as a guest?
2. Who does Carl Perkins think Catherine's boyfriend is?
3. What type of jewelry does Tom tell Catherine that she ought to wear?
4. Where does Randall take Catherine in Chapter 7?
5. Where does Randall invite Catherine on their first date?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The theme of secrets is a very prevalent and recurring theme in the novel. Identify how this theme is used citing examples from the novel. Why is this theme an important one in the novel? How do the secrets of the townspeople add to the plot of the novel? Why do the people of Lowfield so readily tell their secrets to Catherine? How does she react to these secrets?
Essay Topic 2
This novel is a murder mystery that also has a touch of romance in it, as we see the relationship between Catherine Linton and Randall Gerrard form and grow as the novel progresses. How does the relationship between Catherine and Randall develop? How does the dramatic situation in the novel, the murders and their aftermath, affect their relationship? Why does the author throw a romantic situation into a murder mystery? How do you feel about having a romantic relationship in a murder mystery?
Essay Topic 3
The novel "Sweet and Deadly" is categorized in the mystery genre. Explain the key concepts in a murder mystery and point out if and where these concepts are present in the novel. How does this novel differ from a "traditional" murder mystery? What are the most important elements in the novel that make for a complete murder mystery?
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