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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 does Jo think Eli's demeanor is in her office?

2. What do Licia, Sara, Eli, and Larry have for a Christmas night celebration?

3. What is the health problem of the dog brought into Jo's office?

4. Jo recalls that Eli Mayhew was the only person in the house who studied _________________.

5. Who brings Eli's dog to Jo's office?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the police learn about each of the housemates that makes the police suspicious of them?

2. Who are Jo and Daniel's daughters and how are they different from each other?

3. What are the circumstances in which Jo meets Daniel?

4. Why does Licia seem to fit in so well with the group members who seem to have no real plans?

5. Who is Jean Bennett and in what circumstances does Jo meet her?

6. What choice does Eli make for his dog and for himself in Jo's office?

7. How well does Licia adapt to living in the group house?

8. Explain Jo's secretive life in Cambridge in 1968.

9. What is the first theory the police have regarding Dana's murder?

10. How does the author use foreshadowing in the situation regarding the euthanasia of Eli's dog?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of deception. Identify at least two themes about deception in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Jo. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Jo?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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