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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. Which security footage does Whitlam share?

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

3. What does Whitlam claim Karen did wrong?

4. What did Gerry notice following Luke?

5. Who drove the Falks out of town?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happened the last time that Falk and Luke saw each other?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why would Karen possibly need to contact Falk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What is the author trying to share with the reader when Mal describes the imperfections in Ellie's room? How does he feel when he sees the signs of a struggle?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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