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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. Who is the photographer that takes a photo of the evidence from Hannah's package in Part Two: Chapter 23?

2. Dr. Sumpton tells Hannah in Part Three: Chapter 31 that the only cure for her daughter is what?

3. Whom does Isabel ask to speak to when she enters the police station in Part Three: Chapter 35?

4. How does Tom address Isabel in his letter in Part Three: Chapter 34?

5. Who was left as the executive beneficiary after Tom's father's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What exchange takes place between Bluey and Tom in Part Three: Chapter 28?

2. How does Bill Graysmark respond when he arrives at the police station in Part Two: Chapter 25?

3. What conversation takes place between Tom and Ralph in Part Two: Chapter 20?

4. How does Hannah respond to Grace's game with her dolls in Part Three: Chapter 28? Why?

5. Why does Hannah come to the jail in Part Three: Chapter 32?

6. What kind of pet does Lucy ask for in Part Two: Chapter 22? Why?

7. How is the encounter between Isabel and Grace/Lucy described in Part Three: Chapter 30?

8. What does Bluey question Tom about during his visit in Part Two: Chapter 19? Why?

9. What internal conflict does Bluey struggle with in Part Two: Chapter 23?

10. What betrayal does Gwen commit in Part Three: Chapter 31? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the characters of Ralph and Bluey in the novel. What relationships do Ralph and Bluey form with Tom and Isabel? What roles do Ralph and Bluey play in Tom's arrest? How does this impact them?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author use of foreshadowing in The Light Between Oceans. What are some examples of foreshadowing in the narrative? How does each example serve the story? Does the author employ any "red herrings" in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the characters of Hannah and Franz Roennfeldt in The Light Between Oceans. What led to Franz's disappearance with Grace? How has this disappearance affected Hannah? How does Hannah respond when her daughter is located?

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