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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. How long has it been since Thursday was last home?

2. Who arrives and starts a gunfight as Thursday and Bowden are seeking information?

3. Why does Thursday have some of Edward Rochester's belongings?

4. Who shows Thursday around the office and introduces her to everyone?

5. What does the surveillance footage reveal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Thursday's conversation with Victor and Bowden at the hotel bar reveal about Jack Schitt?

2. What is unusual about the performance of Richard III that Thursday goes to with Landon?

3. Why do Victor and Bowden think Thursday is in Swindon?

4. How does Thursday feel about returning to her mother's home? How do you know?

5. What was Spike doing when he called for help?

6. Describe the LiteraTecs' office in Swindon.

7. Describe Uncle Mycroft's workshop.

8. When the Martin Chuzzlewit manuscript is stolen, what two things does Thursday discover that are strange about the crime scene?

9. What is a Will-Speak machine?

10. Explain what happened at the stakeout after Buckett left.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the ChronoGuard? Explain the role of the ChronoGuard in The Eyre Affair using specific examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the main conflict in the story. Is it resolved by the end of the story? If so, how?

Essay Topic 3

Suspense is a technique used frequently in The Eyre Affair. Define suspense and give one specific example of suspense from the story. Is the author's use of suspense effective? Why or why not?

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