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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 causes Molly to release Aspinall?

2. Despite her hysterical outbursts, Molly is able to show what?

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

4. What does Monk do for Molly to make her feel better after he breaks bad news to her?

5. How does Molly describe her marriage to Sam?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which character confronts Molly at the beginning of this section and what does he want?

2. Describe Molly's reaction to Aspinall throughout the chapter.

3. What information about Sam does Monk share with Molly?

4. Why does Molly's mother support her relationship with Trevor?

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

6. How does the author portray the character of Monk to the reader?

7. In what way does Molly impress Monk and show her true intelligence?

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

9. Describe the character traits of Aspinall as well as his physical appearance.

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

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

Write about the tension between Molly, Trevor and Jennifer. Do you believe the feelings are justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how the theme of secrets is developed throughout the novel? In what ways does this theme relate to the other themes used throughout the novel? Do you believe this is the most important theme? Why or why not?

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