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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 does Monk do for Molly to make her feel better after he breaks bad news to her?

2. What does Sally Anne call Wallace?

3. Which two characters show a higher degree of tension during the conversation at the café?

4. What does Molly believe caused Sam to lose his sexual appetite?

5. What type of tactics does Monk apologize for using?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

At key points in the novel, the author uses many tools to set a depressing tone. Describe the ways the author sets this tone. Do you believe the author was effective at using these tool?

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