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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 does Falk have books from the Hadlers' bedroom?

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

3. What does Gretchen say Ellie was lacking?

4. How does Falk describe his life with his father?

5. What does the barman say his name is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would Karen possibly need to contact Falk?

2. Why does Barb say Falk is a good friend for Luke?

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

4. What does Falk's first run through the farm's financials show?

5. Who do Gerry and Barb vow to never sell their land to?

6. What do Raco and Falk deduce about Jamie being the killer?

7. What are Raco and Falk hoping to see on the school's security footage?

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

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

10. Do Raco and Falk believe Luke was alone before the murders?

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 are the ramifications of Falk's name being written on paper found in the bedroom of two different dead women? Does this seem plausible? Is the reader supposed to believe Falk is being framed?

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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