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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. When does Matthew Mackie say that he left Ireland?

2. When Gianni fled, how much of Tony's cash did he take with him?

3. When does Jason's friend say that Gianni came to Britain?

4. What is Ron drinking in Chapter 66?

5. What day of the week is the Pilates class at Coopers Chase?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Chris and Donna meet Bobby Tanner, and why does he agree to speak to them?

2. How does Elizabeth get photos of Ian Ventham's corpse?

3. What information does Donna have for Chris that allows her to persuade him to take her with him when he goes to speak with Jason Ritchie?

4. in Chapter 91, why does the walk to the Playfair farm take longer than expected?

5. What do Donna and Chris learn about Mackie?

6. What information does DI Terry Hallet provide Chris in Chapter 59?

7. What does Joyce reveal to the murder club by reading a letter left by Bernard?

8. What does Elizabeth discover when she goes home and thinks something is wrong in Chapter 63?

9. Who does Donna remember Elizabeth taking her to meet in Chapter 86, and how does she feel about the visit?

10. What does Matthew Mackie tell Chris and Donna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elizabeth and Penny have been friends a long time. How does Elizabeth remain Penny’s friend even after Penny can no longer communicate? What does Elizabeth’s devotion reveal about true friendship?

Essay Topic 2

Having a purpose in life makes life more interesting or worth living. How are various characters looking for purpose in their lives? Why is having a purpose important for them?

Essay Topic 3

An allusion is a figure of speech that does not directly refer to a person, place, or thing. What are some allusions in the novel? Why might it be difficult to decipher an allusion just by the context of a passage in a book? Why might research be required to understand allusions?

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