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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. Who reports Ellie missing?

2. What does Falk accuse Gerry of regarding his note?

3. What does Raco say a parent would know about their child?

4. Who finds Karen's body?

5. What happens to the weak animals?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where was Luke before the murders?

3. Why does it seem odd that Karen was lying by the front door?

4. Why do Gerry and Barb feel guilty?

5. How long had it been since Falk last saw Luke?

6. Who does the evidence point to as the murderer originally?

7. Why is Falk so scared after Ellie is killed?

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

9. Which image upsets the crowd of mourners?

10. How are the human corpses different than the animal carcasses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Falk saw the dried up river bed he lost it. How does the author use this moment as a release for Falk? What is Falk thinking about and why does he have to be alone to express his sadness?

Essay Topic 2

What does the barman mean when he tells Falk he does not want trouble? Is he alluding to the past, present, or both? Why would a police badge not carry weight?

Essay Topic 3

Sandra says that she and Whitlam moved to Kiewarra for a fresh start. Does the couple seem to be telling the truth? Why would the author have Whitlam share information with Falk in private, away from his wife?

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