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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. The epigraph included at the start of the novel The Death of Mrs. Westaway features what element in association with the number seven?
2. How many years have passed since the death of Hal's mother?
3. What is NOT the name of one of Hester Westaway's three sons?
4. Which character uses their medical training to examine Hal in Chapter 15?
5. In Chapter 16, Hal receives a threatening text message from one of Mr. Smith's lackeys that states only which two words?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Hal's appearance.
2. Discuss an instance when Ware uses a simile to indicate a violent emotional reaction.
3. How does the theme of trust enter the narrative within the diary entry featured at the end of Chapter 10?
4. What meaningful item does Hal keep on her mantelpiece and what does the object symbolize?
5. In what way does Ware join together the themes of free will and responsibility?
6. Which elements of Hal's accommodations within Trepassen House does Hal find creepy?
7. How did the drastic change just before Hal's 18th birthday transform her life?
8. What two metaphors having to do with games and sports does Hal conjure up when thinking about her plan to deceive the Westaway family?
9. Describe Hal's job.
10. What distinction does Hal make between two different types of her clientele?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Ware's treatment of truth, lies, and hypocrisy within the text of The Death of Mrs. Westaway.
Essay Topic 2
What is the function of Ezra’s character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by Ware in depicting Ezra and include in your discussion the reasons that Ware portrays Ezra in these particular ways.
Essay Topic 3
Read a lengthy interview with Ware. Write an essay explaining the connection between several of Ware’s answers and a major theme presented within the text of The Death of Mrs. Westaway.
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