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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 is the literal translation of the term agoraphobia?
2. What memento does Ethan's mother carry with her always to remind her of her son?
3. What nickname does Ed call Olivia?
4. In the opening scene, Anna watches as her neighbor leads a man with what job into the guest bedroom of her townhome?
5. In what century had Anna's townhome been constructed?
Short Essay Questions
1. What connection does the author depict between Anna and alcohol?
2. How does the theme of isolation emerge within Anna's description of her townhome?
3. What is the significance of Anna's decision to watch the Today Show through the lens of her camera as her new neighbor watches on his own television?
4. What emotions does Ed display when Anna tells him that she wishes he were with her and why?
5. What is symbolized by Ed's toolbox within the narrative?
6. How is foreshadowing used in Chapter 21 when Anna is talking to Ed and is interrupted by the sounds of someone downstairs?
7. In what scene is David's role as a possible red herring firmly established by the author?
8. What theme is depicted within Anna's interactions with Lizzie?
9. What is ironic about Anna's advice to the members of the agoraphobia support forum that they should never mix their medications with alcohol?
10. What crucial piece of information regarding Anna's character is revealed in her comments about the Hitchcock film The Man Who Knew Too Much?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the author's use of recurring dreams and visions throughout the novel and how this motif connects to the genre of the thriller or detective story.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the symbolism of Anna's umbrella and explain the purpose the author has in mind for its inclusion.
Essay Topic 3
How is the topic of mental illness treated within the novel and what does the author want the reader to understand more fully about mental illness as a result of reading his book?
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