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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 upsets Bellarosa about the news clip in Chapter 29?

2. While staying at the Plaza Hotel, what does John discover in his suitcase?

3. Why does John invite Jenny to his hotel room for a drink?

4. Who says they saw Bellarosa at home the day of Juan's murder?

5. In Chapter 26, what does John realize about Ferragamo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do John and Bellarosa do after Bellarosa posts bail?

2. What does John do when he finally returns home from staying at the Plaza Hotel?

3. Why does John become upset about Bellarosa's fifty dollar bet on the day of his arrest?

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

5. How does John feel about staying at the Plaza Hotel?

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

7. What do John and Bellarosa talk about when Bellarosa is released from the hospital?

8. What favor does John ask of Bellarosa in Chapter 36?

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

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

Compare and contrast Susan to Anna.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How is self-betrayal a theme in this novel?

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