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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 word describes how Sam feels at hearing the message Molly delivers from Wallace?

2. What does Molly find that shocks her when she gets up the next morning?

3. What does Molly do with her father the night before her mother's surgery?

4. How does Molly feel when she is outside of the hospital escaping Ivor for a few minutes?

5. Who does Molly marry at the end of this novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflict is discovered as Molly attempts to leave Russia?

2. How has the character of Wallace changed in this chapter?

3. How does Sally Anne feel as Molly walks out of the bathroom naked?

4. What does the newspaper article about Sam's death save Molly from?

5. What causes Sam to stop abruptly in annoyance?

6. How does Molly describe Monk and how does she feel around him?

7. Why does Molly walk out of the hospital when her father praises Sam?

8. Describe how Molly finds the plane and who she finds on the plane?

9. What are two reasons that Molly and Sally Anne get into a violent brawl?

10. How has the relationship between Molly and Jennifer changed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write about the tension between Molly, Trevor and Jennifer. Do you believe the feelings are justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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