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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 is not true about Trevor?

2. What does Molly wonder about as she locks the door to her room?

3. What steps does Molly take to try and obtain a settlement to help her pay her daily expenses?

4. Where is Molly taken after she leaves the scene with Sam's body?

5. Who informed Molly's father about the events that have transpired in regard to Sam?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens that causes Trevor to express delight in relation to Sam?

2. Describe how Trevor feels about Molly.

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

4. What does the tension described by the author between Jennifer and Molly create for the reader?

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

6. What does Sam confess was his real deception?

7. What happens when Wallace presses Molly for information and what does Molly tell him?

8. What does Sam say about Sally Anne and what proof does he offer to back up his statements?

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

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

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?

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

The author utilizes the weather to help demonstrate overall tones or feelings of specific chapters. Do you believe this is an effective writing strategy? Why or why not?

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