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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. Which of the following words best describes the type of housewife Molly is?

2. What does Molly do that impresses both Sam and Monk?

3. Who calls Molly's house at the end of Chapter 4?

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term asylum as used in the following sentence: The man had been seeking asylum in Russia.

5. Who comes to the house to speak to Molly?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Molly realize that her husband has arrived and what does he do that makes her furious?

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

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

10. Describe the manner in which Monk reveals the truth about Sam to Molly.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, the reader is left feeling confused. Why do you believe the author chooses to employ this technique? Do you think it is effective or distracting? Why?

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

It is said that this novel is an investigation into human strength amid lies and suspense. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

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