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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 do Lester and Judy Remson react when they find out Bellarosa is moving next door to John and Susan?

2. In Chapter 13, what day of the week does John suppose Susan's stables will be moved?

3. What does John ask Susan to do after Good Friday mass?

4. What do the Bellarosa's use the ballroom for in their estate?

5. When does Bellarosa say he wants John to represent him in the Juan case?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are John's parent's like?

2. What do the Sutters do for the weekend when their children visit in Chapter 20?

3. What happens when John's father calls him at the end of Chapter 21?

4. What does Susan tell John about her childhood playhouse?

5. Who is Bellarosa?

6. How does John first meet Bellarosa?

7. At the end of Chapter 14, how does Susan frustrate John?

8. What happens when Bellarosa meets with John in Chapter 11?

9. What IRS problems does John have with Novac?

10. What advice does John give Susan about talking on the phone in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use foreshadowing in this novel? Explore at least three examples and dissect them their their effectiveness.

Essay Topic 2

Explore at least three symbols that are used throughout this novel. What does the author try to do through this use of symbolism?

Essay Topic 3

Is the ending of this novel effective in resolving the conflicts presented?

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