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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 Hunt arrest Holloway?

2. Detective Hunt says that what object(s) found on Tiffany indicate a police connection?

3. What is lodged in Levi's abdomen?

4. In Chapter 15, Hunt checks with Yoakum on the progress of prints from what?

5. What does Johnny find in the glove box of Uncle Steve's car?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Johnny refuse to pray with his mother when she asks?

2. What has happened to Katherine since the disappearances of her daughter and husband?

3. Why is an arrest warrant issued for Levi Freemantle?

4. Who is the giant monster who stops Johnny from running?

5. What is Johnny's response to Hunt when questioned about whether Levi is the man Johnny saw on the bridge?

6. Describe Johnny's transformation into an Indian chief.

7. For what reason is Levi largely suspected in the abductions?

8. What are Hunt's true reasons for his obsession with the Alyssa Merrimon case and why does he especially dislike Ken Holloway?

9. Why will the Department of Social Services want to speak to Katherine?

10. What are some of the fears that Hunt experiences in both his personal and professional lives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of good vs. evil. Identify at least two characters that embody both good and evil and then cite an example to support your answers. How are the concepts of good and evil questioned in the course of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Hart uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and discuss the purpose of this example and what type of irony is employed. Is it dramatic irony, situational irony, or verbal irony? Does it serve to bring suspense to the story, or does it serve to bring humor?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Ken Holloway. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? How are Ken’s relationships depicted?

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