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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. Why does Sam tell Molly that he slept with Sally Anne?

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

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

4. How do Molly and Danny feel when it is time for Monk to leave?

5. Which of the following characters kneels by Sam?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why didn't Wallace and Sally Anne leave Bucharest with Molly and Aspinall?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the theme of secrets is developed throughout the novel? In what ways does this theme relate to the other themes used throughout the novel? Do you believe this is the most important theme? 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

There are many events which are considered ironic throughout the novel. Describe on example and explain in detail while you find that to be the most important aspect of irony in the novel.

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