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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 does Kathleen do before visiting Dario at his office?

2. What does Menzies' girlfriend show him that made him angry?

3. What does Ornella do after returning home?

4. What is the name of Kathleen's husband?

5. What did Winston Cheung do before decided to become a reporter according to Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Dario tell Kathleen about?

2. Who does Ornella visit at the newspaper?

3. Who is Ruby Zaga according to Chapter 7?

4. What happens to Snyder a short time later?

5. Who is Ornella de Monterecchi according to Chapter 9?

6. What does Ornella tell Kathleen about April 24, 1994?

7. What happens between Craig Menzies and Annika, his girlfriend?

8. What happens when Leo takes control of the paper?

9. Who is Winston Cheung according to Chapter 6?

10. What did Dario admit to Kathleen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's use of metaphor to show the issues in the newspaper by using characters in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character Kathleen Solson and discuss her relationship with Dario de Monterecchi.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of Gerda Erzberger in Arthur's career.

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