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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. Dave sees James lingering in the ____________ and quickly tells him that he can not stay.

2. ___________ was giving James huge hints and although he did not understand what was to come next, he knew he had to fix problems in the meantime.

3. Who does James find in Magdalen's house when he goes back for this things?

4. James begins to realize that some of the words that Anna used were _________ and not hers.

5. Where do the men decide to head out for a brief dip in the water?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Finn's explanation for suddenly disappearing from the area in this book?

2. What does James do when he happens upon a hospital during a long walk with Mr. Mars?

3. What does James do as he begins to settle into his new home at Sadie's flat in this book?

4. What water sources are eliminated because of the right security the men might encounter in trying to take a dip?

5. Why can't James leave the house when he decides to go find Hugo after the phone call?

6. What does James find is at the address which he has uncovered for Anna's current location?

7. Why does Sadie want James to move into her house a little earlier than he expected?

8. What did Anna reveal to James about a possible home situation he could use in this book?

9. What was James' new job at the hospital where he secured employment in this book?

10. How do the three men spend their time at the bar once they arrive in this book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

James wrote a book based on the ideas he cleaned from Hugo, which seemed to cause a divide in their friendship.

Part 1: Why do you think James idolized Hugo so much?

Part 2: Do you believe James had the right to write a book based on Hugo's ideas and thoughts? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Hugo was made at James for writing the book? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

James seems to be interested initially in the idea of acting as Sadie's bodyguard in exchange for living in her home.

Part 1: Why do you think James is interested in becoming another's bodyguard?

Part 2: Do you think James would make a good bodyguard? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think Sadie feels she needs a bodyguard in order to be safe?

Essay Topic 3

James notices that Dave always has a lot of friends around, but he does not remain friends with most of them.

Part 1: Why do you think Dave always keeps a lot of people around?

Part 2: Do you prefer to have a lot of friends or just a few close friends? Why?

Part 3: Why do you think James is quick to point out Dave's misgivings in terms of friendship?

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