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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. In Jane's dream, who tells Cira to jump away from the molten lava?

2. To whom does Trevor finally admit his attraction to Jane?

3. How does Joe respond to the idea of using Jane as bait to lure Aldo into the open?

4. Who phones Jane to say that he believes she has Cira's soul?

5. What weapon does Bartlett pull on Trevor when he realizes he is posing at Scotland Yard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aldo send to Jane in the mail, and what is her response?

2. How does Jane respond to seeing Aldo enter the vomitorium?

3. What precautions does Trevor put into place to protect Jane in the vomitorium?

4. What is Jane's plan to lure Aldo into the open?

5. What connection does Jane begin to see between Trevor and Antonio?

6. Why does the family decide to stay in Professor Sontag's villa when they arrive to Italy?

7. How does Trevor convince Professor Sontag to partake in the con?

8. How did Bartlett and Trevor come to be partners?

9. Who is Guilia, and how did Eve come into contact with her?

10. What happens when Trevor wakes Jane up after she has fallen asleep on the porch swing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eve spends a majority of the novel struggling with her role as a mother in both Bonnie and Jane's lives. Explain why Eve questioned her ability to be a good mother to her daughters, and then explain how she used Jane's situation to gain more confidence in her mothering abilities.

Essay Topic 2

All three of the main female characters in this novel, Eve, Jane, and Cira, have trust issues with the men in their lives. Compare / contrast the relationships between these three women and their men, and then explain how trust has become an issue in each of the relationships.

Essay Topic 3

Cira acts as the central figure for perfect femininity in the novel. Explain why Cira was so sought after, and how her image prompted men and women alike to become obsessed with her. Finally, explain why Cira's ultimate femininity led to her death and downfall.

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