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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 regret does Molly think about as she watches her home being searched?

2. Where does Molly agree to meet Monk?

3. What does Monk believe Sam used as an excuse for meetings?

4. Who did Molly move in with?

5. Which of the following is the best descriptor for the person who arrives at Molly's door after Sam leaves?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Molly do to show her distrust of journalists?

3. In what way does the author illustrate Molly's status in Doncaster?

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

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

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

7. How does the author use the mist in the story and what may it represent?

8. What does Monk tell Molly that infuriates Molly?

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

10. What background information is provided about Sam in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Write a character description and analysis about one of the main characters in this novel. Why did you choose this character? How does this character change throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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