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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 Whitlam claim Karen did wrong?

2. What is the name of the police receptionist?

3. Which security footage does Whitlam share?

4. How long has Dr. Leigh's secret affair been going on?

5. What reason does Whitlam give for the state of things?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were Falk and his father both questioned and released in relation to Ellie's murder?

2. What does Whitlam say was the reason Karen confided about the farm to him?

3. What is Mandy's reasoning for threatening Falk?

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

5. Why would Karen possibly need to contact Falk?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why does the author choose to introduce flashbacks from other characters' points of view? What new information does each character provide?

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