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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the note left on Catherine's doorstep with the brownies say?
2. Who else does Catherine find in Tom's house on the night he is killed?
3. What is the typo in the paper that Tom and Catherine have a laugh about?
4. Who greeted Catherine at the sheriff's office with an urgent message?
5. Who comes to visit Catherine on Wednesday after work?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Describe the character of Catherine Linton. What do we learn about her personality throughout the novel? What impact do the aspects of her character have on the novel? Is Catherine an effective main character? Does she make a good "detective" or does she just stumble across the solution to the mystery without any real detective work? Give examples to support your answers.
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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