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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. What happens to set the construction work back in Part III?

2. Who was to feign making the discovery of Derek's body in the studio?

3. Why is Derek's widow still waiting for her money?

4. What does Bailey find in her cubby?

5. What does Mrs. Bloom say when Dara confronts her about missing her bills and Nutcracker contribution?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Corbin keep asking Dara to do that Dara refuses to do in class with him?

2. What are some things the jealous students do to Bailey Bloom in Parts I - III?

3. What does Dara learn from the newspaper report of Derek's death that unsettles her?

4. What did Dara and Marie used to look forward to at the end of The Nutcracker season with their mother?

5. How does Dara react to Mrs. Bloom's story about Derek?

6. Why does Dara call Mrs. Bloom in Part III?

7. What does Marie tell Dara about their parents' death that surprises Dara?

8. How does Randi tell Dara she knows Derek, and why does she come to the studio?

9. Why does Dara tell Charlie in Part III that they have to fire Derek?

10. What do Dara, Charlie and Marie tell the police about Derek's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is so alarming to Dara about Marie's new relationship with Derek, and how does Dara react to the relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How do Charlie's terrible dance-related injuries affect his and Dara's marriage? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What details about her sexual relationship with Derek does Marie tell Dara, and why do you think Marie tells Dara such intimate information? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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