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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. Coming back to the present, Montgomery claims he knows a lot about something. What is it?
2. What other things does Montgomery think about the day of his capture?
3. Did Montgomery really mean to kill his victim?
4. As Montgomery is washing dishes he sees the face of his victim. How does he react?
5. Montgomery has spent the night drinking and has to hail a taxi. How does Montgomery act as he waits for his taxi?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Montgomery, he feels that now that he is no longer drinking alcohol he "has woken up to a hangover with a vengeance." What does Montgomery mean by saying this?
2. Montgomery jokes around when he is arrested, but feels intimidated by being confined in possession of the police. What are Montgomery's values?
3. As he is leaving the scene of his crime, Montgomery realizes "that the fat, foul-mouthed, inner man has burst out." What he is talking about?
4. What clues are presented during the dinner party that Montgomery's fantasy relationship with Charlie may be more realistic than the reader is led to think?
5. Why does Montgomery take the time to pay attention to the details of his victim's face before hitting her with the hammer?
6. Montgomery begins to get the feeling that Charlie is ignoring him. For what reasons would Charlie avoid Montgomery?
7. What do the mites Montgomery says are living on his skin symbolize?
8. Montgomery talks about his victim after reading the newspapers, yet he doesn't voice any opinion about her. However, Montgomery does voice his opinion on what was said or not said about himself. What does this tell the reader about Montgomery?
9. How is Montgomery's recurring dream of being falsely accused of murder an example of foreshadowing for the situation he finds himself in at the current time?
10. Using your knowledge of Montgomery's history with women, why would he choose the "Portrait of the Woman with Gloves" rather than another?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the emergence of Billy Bunter. Who is he? Why is he important? Why does Montgomery say he exists? How would Billy Bunter be beneficial to Montgomery's case?
Essay Topic 2
Family is a recurring topic in the novel. How does Montgomery feel about family? What are his feelings towards his parents, wife and son? Does Montgomery feel any remorse for the family of the girl he killed? Why does Montgomery feel this way towards the concept of family? How is this important to the story?
Essay Topic 3
Every novel has a hero or heroine. Who is the hero or heroine in this novel? Why is this character the hero or heroine? What qualities does this character have that the others do not?
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