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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 type of tactics does Monk apologize for using?

2. What job had Molly held during this time in her life?

3. Which of the following describes how Trevor reacted to Molly's admirers?

4. What causes Molly to release Aspinall?

5. Where does Molly agree to meet Monk?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the test results on Molly's mother indicate?

2. Which character is introduced at the beginning of this chapter and how does this character affect Molly's life?

3. Describe how the author portrays the character of Molly and the character of Sam.

4. How do Iain and Jean react to learning the truth about Sam and what does Monk say about their reaction?

5. What does Molly do to give her an excuse to return to the café and why does she want to return?

6. What feeling is the reader left with in relation to Molly, Trevor and Jennifer's relationship?

7. What does Molly do that her father finds disappointing?

8. In what way does Molly show her newfound confrontational style?

9. How did the people in Doncaster picture Molly's life?

10. Explain two purposes the author may have for including the flashback that occurs in this chapter.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how Molly's life involves the constant seeking out of security and the attempt to find continuity. Do you believe she makes good choices? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The author utilizes the weather to help demonstrate overall tones or feelings of specific chapters. Do you believe this is an effective writing strategy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

There are many examples of hypocrisy throughout the novel. Describe at least four examples of hypocrisy throughout the novel and explain why these are events are hypocritical. Do you believe this is a valid theme? Why or why not?

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