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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. Where was Ellie's note tucked?

2. Who helps look for Luke?

3. What do the pub patrons not appreciate?

4. Which point of view is the story told from?

5. What does Barb think may be behind the murders?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Raco think Falk may remember from childhood?

2. Why is Raco just getting his bearings when the murders happen?

3. Why does Falk say he is unable to work the case?

4. Why do Gerry and Barb feel guilty?

5. Why do the police think the case is easy to solve?

6. What are the theories about why Charlotte was left alive?

7. At the beginning of Chapter 4 how long does Falk decide to stay?

8. What is Raco doing when Falk finds him in the barn?

9. Where was Luke before the murders?

10. What does Gerry suspect about his son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 12, Gretchen warns Falk for a second time to watch himself and his questions. Should the reader trust or be wary of Gretchen? How does the author lay the groundwork for suspicion?

Essay Topic 2

When Luke pretends to go missing in the woods it upsets everyone, especially Ellie. What does it say about Ellie's state of mind that she was so angry with Luke for his stunt? How did her reaction differ from the others in the group?

Essay Topic 3

Why is it so jarring for Falk to see the flyers about Ellie? Who do you think created them and why? What effect does seeing his father's face have on Falk?

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