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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Piñon shot?
(a) Downtown Hudson.
(b) The dog park.
(c) In Flavia's car.
(d) Sabine's yard.

2. Why did Om hire Greta in the first place?
(a) Sabine trusted her.
(b) She was the best transcriptionist in the country.
(c) She was new in town.
(d) She was in pain.

3. According to Greta, what animal saved her from a suicide attempt?
(a) A dolphin.
(b) A dog.
(c) A goat.
(d) A bird.

4. What language do Flavia and Luke begin speaking at the dinner table?
(a) French.
(b) Italian.
(c) Spanish.
(d) German.

5. According to Flavia, why did she become aggressive at dinner with Luke and Greta?
(a) She thought Greta was having another affair.
(b) She hates Luke.
(c) She drank too much.
(d) She felt jealous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Greta see as a flower "wilting and losing her petals"?

2. According to Flavia, why does Silas lick Greta?

3. According to Flavia, what kind of people does she attract?

4. Who does Flavia accuse of being vain?

5. According to Greta, what kind of vehicle do the "straight men of a certain age" drive?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Om, why is Greta suddenly active like a teenager?

2. According to Flavia, why does she look in the mirror often?

3. According to Om, what is the dynamic between Flavia and Greta?

4. Why does Flavia say that Greta is always looking for an easy way out?

5. What happens at dinner when Greta meets Luke?

6. Describe Flavia's parents.

7. What is Flavia's house like?

8. What new detail does Greta learn about Flavia's assault in Chapter 10?

9. Why does Flavia believe she is being stalked?

10. How did Greta respond at her mother's funeral?

(see the answer keys)

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