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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. Which of the following is not one of the things consuming Billy when he begins an affair with Risa?

2. How did Billy's wife die?

3. In what state does Dolores live?

4. Who is the first narrator to tell the story?

5. Where does Dolores know Abbott will be when she passes her house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the basis for the affair between Billy and Risa Walker?

2. What are Nichole's interactions with her family upon returning home?

3. What does Dolores find particularly sad about Billy Ansel?

4. What are Nichole's reactions when she learns that she has a new bedroom?

5. What brought Mitchell Stephenson to the town of Sam Dent?

6. What time of year is it in Chapter 5 and what annual event do Dolores and Abbott usually attend?

7. Who comes to Dolores' aid as she struggles with Abbott's wheelchair in the grandstand?

8. From whose perspective is Chapter 5 written?

9. What can Billy relate about what happened after the accident.

10. Why is Nichole Burnell so important to Mitchell and his case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Develop a character study of Nichole Burnell. What are her physical characteristics? What are her personality traits? What motivates her?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses the literary technique of flashback to explain Mitchell's intensity about starting this new case. Why did the author include this flashback? Why does it help explain Mitchell as a character? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain why Dolores feels a huge relief when she hears that Nichole had hung the blame of the accident on Dolores' speeding. Is this an expected reaction? Is this reaction in line with Dolores' code?

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