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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 statue does John see at Alhambra in Chapter 3?

2. What does Susan want to do for the Bellarosas as a housewarming gift?

3. What does John think about Susan's parent's estate?

4. Who is Bellarosa accused of murdering?

5. Who shows Susan the conservatory of the Bellarosa's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Susan first learns about Bellarosa moving in, what is her biggest concern?

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

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

4. What does John tell Susan after leaving the Bellarosas in Chapter 17?

5. What happens when John visits Bellarosa's property on Easter?

6. How does John spend Easter?

7. In Chapter 8, what does Lester want to do with the stock certificates one of John's clients found?

8. What happens the first time Bellarosa comes by John's house?

9. What does Anna tell John she worries about in the new neighborhood in Chapter 17?

10. What does John do to avoid being recognized by Anna the first time he visits the Bellarosas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine the development of John Sutter throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Examine morality as a theme in this novel. What is the author's commentary about morality?

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