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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. In Chapter 21, what painter does Duncan say they studied in art?

2. When was Sylvie's mother admitted to Cottage Hospital?

3. How many scenes will Gordon be in in the play he will be in in Chapter 29?

4. What is the name of the matron at Cottage Hospital?

5. In Chapter 25, how long has it been since Matthew has seen Rachel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rufus say that he and Zoe should not have sex in Chapter 26?

2. What was Tomas doing the morning that Karel was attacked?

3. Why does Duncan use acrylics when he paints?

4. What happens when Matthew goes to Rachel's in Chapter 25?

5. What preparations has Tomas made for canvassing the neighborhood for Karel's assailant?

6. How do people receive Matthew when he checks out houses for Karel's assailant?

7. In what memory does Duncan take refuge when his mother tells him they will talk that evening in Chapter 27?

8. What does Matthew do and feel when he sees Rachel in Chapter 28?

9. What does Duncan learn in Chapter 32?

10. What happens when Benjamin and Matthew fight in the gym?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Accumulation is a literary device that allows an author to gather scattered ideas in a literary work and gradually build on information readers need to know. From whose perspective are various chapters told? How does each section add information? How does the use of multiple viewpoints allow the author to use accumulation to advance the plot and provide important details to readers?

Essay Topic 2

Artistic license is the way that an author creates, art, music, or writing based upon his interpretation of life. How does the author use artistic license to make the novel seem like the characters are real people and the events actually happened?

Essay Topic 3

Gordon Enright is an aspiring actor who gives away a dog. Why does Gordon give away Lily? What does finding a new home for his dog reveal about him and who he is?

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