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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the manager of the HP?

2. Where did Jim Beer's wife move to when she left him?

3. When she thinks about her relationship with Gabe, to what type of animal does Val compare herself?

4. How old is Jim Beer?

5. How many bedrooms does Jim Beer's ranch house have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friendship and trust become important elements during the investigations that take place in this novel. First, explain who you believe is the most trustworthy character in the novel, and give at least two examples for times when this character proved their trustworthiness. Then, compare / contrast that to the character you believe to be the least trustworthy character in the novel. Give at least two examples of times when this character proved their untrustworthiness.

Essay Topic 2

At the opening of the novel, many of the Pine Cove community members are addicted to antidepressants. Why is this particular pill so widely spread around Pine Cove? What are the effects of this pill addiction on the community as a whole? How does the town shake their pill addiction, and in the end, does the town think kicking pills was worth it? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Val ponders whether or not antidepressants are a suitable substitute for therapy. According to Val, what are the benefits of prescribing patients with antidepressants? What are the downfalls? In the end, what decision does Val make about the use of antidepressants in her own practice? How does this decision reflect Val's opinion of herself as a doctor?

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