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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 is above the Sullivan's stove?

2. What does Whitlam say Karen confided in him?

3. Who told Falk to leave the playground?

4. Who do Falk and Raco immediately question about Karen's note?

5. What was Karen's job?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Barb promise Falk?

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

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

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

Why is it so jarring for Falk to see the flyers about Ellie? Who do you think created them and why? What effect does seeing his father's face have on Falk?

Essay Topic 3

Dow is following in Mal's footsteps in regards to how he handles business and punishment. Why do people continue to follow them? What hold do the men have over the townspeople?

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