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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. What do the papers say Montgomery lacks when he is read his charges?
2. How does Montgomery feel about his situation after Charlie leaves for work?
3. As Montgomery drives into the city with the wounded victim in the backseat, how do people react?
4. What is the name of Montgomery's son?
5. How does Montgomery react to Charlie's questioning?
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. As the maid fights back at Montgomery after he shoves her in the car, he says he sees her as a "cornered heroine in a melodrama." Do you think this is an appropriate description of his victim?
3. Charlie tells Montgomery that the police brought Charlie into the station and Montgomery thinks Charlie is talking about the train station. What does this tell you about the mindset of Montgomery?
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. As Charlie cooks breakfast, Montgomery says he feels a "weepy regard" for Charlie. Why would he feel this way?
6. Charlie was a dear friend of Montgomery's parents and tells Montgomery of his mother when she was younger. Charlie says that many men adored Montgomery's mother and she was a loved by all except her husband. Why would Charlie tell Montgomery this?
7. Montgomery speaks of his wife visiting him in jail. He is annoyed with her calm demeanor and ability to make decisions without him. Why might these characteristics upset Montgomery?
8. Why does Montgomery take the time to pay attention to the details of his victim's face before hitting her with the hammer?
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. What does Montgomery mean when he says that he can't say he didn't mean to kill her, only that he doesn't know precisely when he began to mean it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The title of the novel is "The Book of Evidence." Why is this an appropriate title to the novel? What is Montgomery's book of evidence?
Essay Topic 2
The author uses flashbacks to tell the story of Montgomery. Why does the author use this method of storytelling? Are the flashbacks effective in telling the story of Montgomery's crime? Why are they effective?
Essay Topic 3
Create a character sketch of Montgomery. What makes his mind work? How does he view himself? How do others view him? What is important to him?
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