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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 does Eve react to the knowledge that Ruth resembled Jane?

2. Why doesn't Eve want to tell Joe that Bonnie comes to visit her?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the things that concerns Jane on a daily basis?

4. What is the name of the killer, as Trevor refers to him?

5. How does Jane attempt to get to Toby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Joe and Eve discuss when they realize the resemblance Jane has to Ruth?

2. How does Jane begin to search for more information about Cira and Herculaneum?

3. What reaction does Eve have to Jane's resemblance, and how does she feel about Joe's emotions?

4. What information does Trevor give to Eve about the serial killer and his whereabouts?

5. When the reader first meets Jane, what nightmare is she having?

6. What does Trevor say happened on the day that he broke his leg?

7. What does Joe believe Aldo is doing in the hopes of throwing the police off his scent?

8. How does Jane respond to the news that she must stay under police surveillance?

9. What does Eve believe may be happening during Jane's recurring dreams of being chased?

10. After Aldo skips town, what interesting occurence happens in Eve's house, and how do she and Jane rationalize it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane's dreams function to draw her closer to the killer. Describe the recurring dream that Jane has throughout the novel, and explain what it means when she gradually gains control over the information in the dreams.

Essay Topic 2

Mark Trevor is focused on in the first half of the novel as a suspect for the murders. Explain what information is given that leads Joe and Eve to believe that he is the serial killer, and explain how he is finally vindicated of their suspicions.

Essay Topic 3

Bartlett proves to be a perfect foil for Trevor in the pursuit of Aldo. Compare / contrast the personalities of the two men in the novel, and explain why they proved to be perfect partners when working together.

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