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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. Whom does Kimberly confide in about her father's death?

2. Where does Thorpe have a suite?

3. What nationality is Claudia?

4. How does Peter Thorpe arrive at the American May Day party being held at Van Dorn's residence?

5. Before Kimberly and Abrams go on their jog, what do they do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the bartender at the University Club tell Thorpe?

2. What does Kimberly want to do in the midtown office the day after the party?

3. What are some actions that Kimberly takes to show she does not trust Thorpe?

4. What did Abrams promise to do on July 4?

5. What information does O'Brien pass to Abrams by telephone after the party?

6. What does Abrams learn from Spinelli after leaving Kimberly's house?

7. What fears does Kimberly share with O'Brien?

8. What are Thorpe's intentions when torturing West?

9. How, according to Abrams, can Kimberly cripple the investigation of Talbot?

10. How is Katherine, as a character, humanized?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a hero? Who is a hero in this story? Why? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the book, describe the role of class in the book. Include descriptions of what is upper class/aristocracy and what is not. Be sure to include examples of who fits into each group and what role class plays in their character's actions.

Essay Topic 3

Arnold Brin left a clue before he died. What was the clue? Based on your reading, what is the meaning of the clue? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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