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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 it look like Karen is doing in the security footage?

2. What does everyone agree on about Ellie?

3. What was Karen's job?

4. What do Barb and Gerry think they will have to do with the farm?

5. What is Raco's wife's name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 18, what is Barb doing in her son's bedroom?

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

5. What does Whitlam claim was the result of Karen's mistakes?

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

7. How do Falk and Raco know that Jamie lied about his alibi?

8. What does Barb promise Falk?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Gretchen is telling the truth about Lachie's father? What is her rationale for being secretive? Why does Luke think Gerry and Barb would benefit from the information?

Essay Topic 3

What reasons does Gerry give for not telling the truth about the alibi? What does his decision say about him as a protector? Why is he questioning himself now?

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