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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. What does Falk accuse Gerry of regarding his note?

2. Who has suspicions about the murder verdict?

3. Where does Falk drive from?

4. How does Gerry know the boys lied?

5. Where does the funeral take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which image upsets the crowd of mourners?

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

3. Who remains alive from the family of four, three of whom were killed?

4. Where was Luke before the murders?

5. Where were the bodies at the beginning of the book found?

6. Why does Falk reluctantly return to Kiewarra?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What reasons does Gerry give for not telling the truth about the alibi? What does his decision say about him as a protector? Why is he questioning himself now?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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