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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. In Chapter 64, where are Floyd's parents living?

2. What is Laurel's mother's name?

3. How old was Noelle when she got pregnant for a second time?

4. When does Noelle remember that she would tutor Ellie?

5. When was the last time that Breda Donnelly saw Noelle?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Ellie feel in Chapter 40 after Noelle brought her supper?

2. In Chapter 52, what does Noelle tell Floyd about Poppy not being their child?

3. What does Laurel tell Poppy about Floyd and why he is not coming back, and how does Poppy react?

4. What happened when Ellie tried to throw a chair at Noelle?

5. When did Noelle tell Floyd about the baby, and why did she put it off for so long?

6. How did Noelle die and where is her body?

7. What did Noelle bring Ellie during her pregnancy?

8. At the beginning of Chapter 41, how did the weather change and what did Noelle get Ellie?

9. What does Floyd realize when he sees Laurel sitting parked in her car on the street outside?

10. In Chapter 60, what did Floyd realize after watching a reconstruction of the disappearance of a girl named Ellie Mack on Crimewatch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Noelle believes what happened between her and Floyd is his fault. What happened between Noelle and Floyd? Why does she believe it is his fault?

Essay Topic 2

Noelle has a martyr complex when dealing with Ellie. Why does Noelle have a martyr complex? Is her attitude hypocritical?

Essay Topic 3

Laurel visits her mother often at the nursing home. What type of relationship do Laurel and her mother have? How does Ruby still support Laurel even though she has health issues?

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