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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 of the following characters urges Molly to leave the scene with Sam's body?

2. When was the flight scheduled to leave for Bucharest?

3. What is an example of a familiar gesture that Sam does which helps Molly to be able to relate to him better?

4. Why is the plane Molly gets on virtually deserted?

5. Who joins Molly and Sally Anne for dinner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Sam confess was his real deception?

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

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

6. What is contained in the package that arrives for Molly?

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

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

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

10. How does Molly get the locals to stop bothering her at the café?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 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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