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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. How long does Whitlam say he has been in the area?

2. Why does Falk have books from the Hadlers' bedroom?

3. What does Falk do with Whitlam's bike?

4. What is the name of the police receptionist?

5. Who do Falk and Raco immediately question about Karen's note?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is sad about the tree ceremony?

2. When Falk flashes back in Chapter 11, how does he see Luke?

3. What does Falk daydream his life could have turned out like?

4. How does Falk interact with people he knows in Melbourne?

5. Who claims they were in the wrong place at the wrong time?

6. What is tragic about where Billy was on the day of the murder?

7. How does Dow behave toward Falk and Gretchen in Chapter 17?

8. What kinds of torment did the town inflict upon the Falks?

9. What is hurtful about Falk's return to his old house?

10. What does Barb promise Falk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does it mean that Falk both loved and feared being alone with Ellie? Does the author show Falk or Luke as more confident around girls? How does the dynamic shape the foursome's romances?

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

How does the author insinuate that the looks and whispers of the townspeople are directed at Luke? What is the mood when he is recognized?

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