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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 happens to Richard in his nightmare after Bunny's funeral?
2. What message from the Corcorans does Henry relay in his letter to Richard?
3. What does Richard witness in Charles and Camilla's apartment after Charles returns from jail that astounds him?
4. Who does Richard bump into on his way home from Charles and Camilla's apartment after Charles is released from jail?
5. What does Rika, Marion's friend, claim to have seen on the day of Henry's call to Marion?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Richard's behavior change after the discovery of Bunny's body?
2. What do Charles and Francis argue about the day before the funeral? Of what does Richard feel this and the other arguments among the group members is symptomatic?
3. What information does Cloke provide that causes the members of the group to realize the focus of the investigation might shift away from any suspicion being directed at them?
4. What issue does Richard struggle with after Bunny's death? To what does he attribute the group's actions?
5. Why is Charles arrested during the month following Bunny's murder? Why is Henry concerned about this?
6. What does the doctor in the emergency room recommend for Francis? Why? What does Francis tell Henry about his childhood?
7. After Bunny dies, what positive qualities about his personality come to light from his other friends at school?
8. What happens the day after Bunny's murder that changes the group's plans significantly?
9. How do the group members relate to each other following Bunny's funeral? Why does Richard think they are all reacting this way?
10. How do Bunny's parents react to his disappearance? What does Richard think of their reaction?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter Six, Richard explains why he admires Henry and Julian and their work in Greek. Why does he admire them and their relationships with the Greek language?
Essay Topic 2
In this novel, the lines between protagonist and antagonist are blurry. Who do you consider to be the protagonist(s) in the story? The antagonist(s)? Support your position.
Essay Topic 3
In this novel, we are told in the opening sentence Bunny is dead. Yet, the author creates suspense and rising action. Discuss the techniques the author uses to keep the reader engaged in the plot.
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