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

2. What does Molly's mother brag about to the hospital ward?

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

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

5. What does Molly think the person who arrives at her door after Sam leaves is?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What information does the author reveal about Sam?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write about the tension between Molly, Trevor and Jennifer. Do you believe the feelings are justified? 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 Molly deals with the secret of her husband's life as a spy? Does she reach a place of emotional security? Why or why not?

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