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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 Anna suspect of sending her a picture of herself sleeping?
2. To what actress does Anna compare the woman who introduces herself as Jane Russell at the request of Detective Little?
3. How often does Anna suggest to Lizzie that Lizzie should have a handyman visit her home?
4. What type of pills does Anna take before setting out to follow the second Jane Russell?
5. What part of Olivia's body is Anna sure has been injured in the car accident?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is ironic about Anna's decision to leave the room when the second Jane Russell leaves a message on Anna's answering machine while staring at her through the window?
2. What element of her umbrella technique does Anna suddenly find strange during her outing to follow Jane?
3. What realization does Anna have about an untapped source of information regarding the mystery and how does her investigation of this untapped element work out?
4. What is demonstrated about Little's character during his conversation with Anna directly after she meets the second Jane Russell?
5. What does Anna see on David's bedside table that she considers a clue to a link between David and the woman she knows as Jane?
6. How does the author ensure that the audience realizes the difference between the first Jane Russell, with whom Anna has formed a friendship, and the second Jane Russell, who is introduced to her at the request of the detectives?
7. What is the symbolism of the photo depicting a sleeping Anna?
8. How does the author depict Anna's arrival at the decision to follow the second Jane Russell?
9. What is demonstrated about Anna's character through the way she feels about Ethan after he leaves her house and mutters the words, "I'm scared" (285)?
10. How does Wesley describe his feelings about Anna when he calls her back?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the symbolism of Anna's umbrella and explain the purpose the author has in mind for its inclusion.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Explicate the theme of altruism within the novel, particularly in relation to the novel's protagonist. What is the author's message regarding altruism and how do you know?
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