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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. Why does Bellarosa decide to stay at the Plaza Hotel?

2. Why do the Stanhopes discuss the sale of their property to Bellarosa with John?

3. In Chapter 36, when John visits Bellarosa, who is all around him?

4. What does Susan tell John about Bellarosa in the orchard in Chapter 33?

5. What does Bellarosa do while staying at the Plaza Hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bellarosa tell John about his plan to cooperate with the government?

2. Why couldn't Ethel be with Augustus Stanhope?

3. What does Bellarosa do when he sees John with Jenny at their hotel?

4. What happens at Giulio's in Chapter 34?

5. In Chapter 23, what do John and Mancuso talk about?

6. In Chapter 30, what happens when Bellarosa and John go to the church?

7. In Chapter 29, what happens when Bellarosa watches the news?

8. What happens at George Allard's funeral?

9. In Chapter 33, what happens when John visits the yacht club?

10. In Chapter 22, what directions does Bellarosa give John in regard to his upcoming arrest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use suspense in this novel? Is this effective?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the commentary on marriage that this novel provides.

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