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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do people in town really like Dolores Driscoll?

2. What is the condition of the beauty queen?

3. Which of the following is not found in Nichole's new bedroom?

4. According to Mitchell, ____________________ is always more valuable than a dead victim in front of a jury.

5. What happens when Mitchell leaves his daughter at various places?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the author's use of point of view in this story. Why did he choose to tell the story from the perspectives of four different people?

Essay Topic 3

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

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