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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. In Chapter 21, what is circulated around town?

2. What does Dow say will happen to Gretchen if she is with Falk?

3. In Chapter 19, where does Gretchen invite Falk?

4. Who drove the Falks out of town?

5. Who do the bullets used to shoot the rabbits belong to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why would Karen possibly need to contact Falk?

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

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

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

10. What is sad about the tree ceremony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter Seven, Mal Deacon has some behavioral issues. What has changed about his memory and physical state? Is he still a threat? How does Falk feel around him?

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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