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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. Who re-examines Gilly Paulsson's bedroom?

2. Who does Dr.Marcus blame for the increased frequency of his panic attacks?

3. How does Lucy describe her aunt's position?

4. What is Henri wearing after her shower to her session with Benton?

5. What is Lucy's neighbor's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the events that Mrs. Paulsson remembers on the day of Gilly's death?

2. What does Lucy find out about Dr. Joel Marcus?

3. Describe the evidence that Junius Eise cannot understand?

4. Where does Lucy plant listening devices in Kate's home?

5. When Mrs. Paulsson goes to see Scarpetta in chapter 25, what does Mrs. Paulsson say about Gilly's body and Mrs. Paulsson's ex-husband?

6. Describe the treasured items that Edgar Allen Pogue moved with.

7. How does the visit go when Lucy goes to see her next door neighbor?

8. On the day of Henri's assault, why was Lucy driving the blue Ferrari?

9. Describe the dining and living area of Lucy's Florida home.

10. What does Lucy fabricate for her neighbor Kate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick one of the following topics to write about:

Part 1) Mrs. Paulsson goes ahead with her accusations that Marino sexually assaulted her. Write out a short essay about what happens during the investigation and how it effects Marino.

Part 2) Write a short story about Henri's next attempt at getting sympathy from whomever she is taking advantage of.

Part 3) Write a short summary about what happens to Pogue when he goes on trial for the murder of Gilly Paulsson and the other things he has done.

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is used at several different intervals in the story.

Part 1) Pick out three major instances of foreshadowing and explain what they allude to.

Part 2) How would the story have been different without these instances of foreshadowing?

Part 3) Is it possible to write a story with NO foreshadowing in place? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) Is this story believable? Explain.

Part 2) Does a story being believable make it more enjoyable? Explain why or why not.

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