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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. How old was Grace's mother when she had Millie?

2. What excuse did Jack say he would give for Grace not seeing Millie after they returned from their honeymoon?

3. Where did Jack's father used to lock his mother?

4. What type of desk did Jack have in his study when Grace was given a tour of the house?

5. On page 138, what does Grace wear when she is locked in her room?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Grace hear from Jack again after their wedding, and what does he command?

2. How does Grace spend her wedding night?

3. How did Grace and Jack meet?

4. What choice does Jack give Grace when she wants to see Millie before they leave for their honeymoon?

5. How does Grace feel as she and Jack prepare to board the plane for Thailand?

6. What happened to Molly?

7. What reason does Grace give Mrs. Goodrich and Janice for why Millie might be having trouble sleeping?

8. How did Jack ask Grace to marry him?

9. What happened when Grace tried to get help from the people in the room next door to her hotel room in Thailand?

10. What happens at the registry office when Grace and Jack get married?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of Behind Closed Doors? Provide evidence from the novel to support your decision on what the genre is.

Essay Topic 2

Jack uses punishment to control Grace. How does Jack condition Grace to obey him? What type of punishment does Jack use to control Grace? Why is punishment an effective tool to control her?

Essay Topic 3

Grace is much older than Millie. How did Grace feel about Millie’s birth? How has Grace cared for Millie? How does Millie recognize that Grace needs help and helps her? How would you describe the type of relationship they have?

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