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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 when Sam shuts the door?

2. Which of the following terms did the author use to describe how Molly thought her fiancé looked off of the sports field?

3. What does Molly want from Aspinall?

4. Where did Sam's ship have to stop due to engine trouble?

5. Who does Wally take Molly to see at a nearby hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does the author reveal about Sam?

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

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

4. What information does Molly learn about the man who had approached her the night before?

5. What does Trevor reveal to Molly about his life and profession?

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

7. What does the rose bush in the story represent and what symbolism does it portray by the end of the chapter?

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

9. What does Wallace tell Molly were his motives for bringing Sally Anne to see her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout this novel the author sets some voyeuristic overtones. Why do you think these overtones are particularly suited to this type of writing? Explain in detail.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing how this novel could be considered a character analysis? Which character does this analyze? Do you feel it is a good example of a character analysis? Why or why not?

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