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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. How does Monk respond to Molly's angry tones about the stranger she observed the previous night?

2. What causes Molly to release Aspinall?

3. Where did Monk get the information about the fact that Sam is a spy?

4. What does Molly insist on from Monk as he searches her house?

5. Who arrives at Molly's parents' house after her father leaves for work?

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

3. What were the purposes the author provided for the marriage that was eventually called off between Molly and Trevor?

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

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

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

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

8. Where did Molly meet Sam? Describe their relationship.

9. What does Monk tell Molly that infuriates Molly?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The theme of ambiguity continues throughout the novel and is not resolved even at the end of the novel? Why do you think the author chose this theme to continue even through the end of the novel? Do you believe this was an effective writing method? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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