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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. Why is Falk unable to search Luke's truck?

2. Who did the sole remaining human heart beat belong to?

3. What city does the action take place in?

4. What does Raco hear when he arrives at the murder scene?

5. What is the name of the pub?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What shape is Luke in when he is found?

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

How do Falk's appearance, job, and home make him a poor match for Kiewarra? Consider the physical and emotional aspects of the juxtaposed places.

Essay Topic 3

Luke's view on gun safety is strict. What does this say about him as a parent? What precautions did he take when he was alive and how do those conflict with the crime?

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