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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 did Molly feel once she learned that Trevor was engaged to Jennifer?

2. Which organization is meeting in the coming days that Monk tells Molly about?

3. What does Aspinall do to try to calm Molly down?

4. What does Molly tell Sam's boss about him?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How would Molly describe her marriage and life?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What seems to bother Molly more than hearing that her husband is a spy and traitor?

10. What does Molly find her mother is doing when she looks behind the screen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many events which are considered ironic throughout the novel. Describe on example and explain in detail while you find that to be the most important aspect of irony in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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