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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. Who does Molly sit with at dinner?

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

3. Which of the following characters does Molly unintentionally meet at the supermarket?

4. In what way do Sam and Sally walk together?

5. What part of the story of the day's happenings does Molly omit when talking to Monk?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What causes Sam to stop abruptly in annoyance?

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

8. Describe the sexual relationship between Monk and Molly.

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

10. Describe how Trevor feels about Molly.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of ambiguity continues throughout the novel and is not resolved even at the end of the novel? Why do you think the author chose this theme to continue even through the end of the novel? Do you believe this was an effective writing method? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Write a character description and analysis about one of the main characters in this novel. Why did you choose this character? How does this character change throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism is used throughout the book. Write examples of symbolism used by the author and describe what they stand for in your opinion. Do you believe all readers draw the same conclusions from these symbols? Why or why not?

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