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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 declares that Luke butchered his family?

2. Where is Luke found?

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

4. Where is Luke's truck found?

5. What does Falk agree to investigate for Luke's parents?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why do Gerry and Barb feel guilty?

7. Which image upsets the crowd of mourners?

8. Why is one of the coffins so small?

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

10. What does Falk notice in the picture of Luke's truck?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of revealing that Whitlam heard Jamie and Luke making plans in the pub? How does Whitlam's state of mind affect his judgement?

Essay Topic 2

When Falk arrives, he notices people in the crowd from his past. How does he assess the individuals? What do his memories hint at?

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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