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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 operation did Sam have that Molly was unaware of?

2. What does Molly threaten to do when Aspinall goes into the kitchen?

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

4. Which of the following terms describes how Danny and Ivor responded to Molly's arrival?

5. What does Monk indicate may happen while Molly is in Doncaster?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How would Molly describe her marriage and life?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Monk do to try to keep the news from breaking in the newspaper?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the ongoing theme of jealousy throughout the novel. Does the author do a complete job of developing this theme? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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