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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 confession does Molly make to Trevor after they drop off her father?

2. Which of the following best describes how Molly feels while on the plane?

3. What do the locals at the café attempt to do to Molly?

4. Which of the following feelings did Trevor experience upon learning of Sam's death in regard to his feelings for Molly?

5. What does Sam do when Molly asks him about Sally Anne?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Molly feel about Trevor when she finds out that he has left Jennifer for her?

5. What does Sam confess was his real deception?

6. Why is Wallace very angry with Molly when she returns to the hotel?

7. What does Molly's father's dream signify and what does the fact that it becomes a joke signify?

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

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

10. What does Molly confront Sam about that she says he mislead her on and what does he say about this?

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

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

What is the importance of the flashback writing technique within this novel? Do you believe most novels require some flashbacks? Why or why not?

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