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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 kind of people are crowded around the Sleeping Women paintings?

2. Other than Jordan, who has a strong crush on Kaiser?

3. How does de Becque act when he first meets Jordan?

4. Jordan's mother is known for _____________.

5. Who is Patrick Bowles?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which photograph shocks Jordan when she sees it at de Becque's mansion?

2. What is the mystery behind the Sleeping Women paintings?

3. Why are Kaiser and Jordan intrigued by the fact that de Becque once lived in Asia?

4. How does Wheaton react when he sees Jordan for the first time during his interview with the FBI?

5. What is Marc referring to with his remark "It wouldn't be the first time ..."?

6. How does Jordan respond to de Becque's invitation that she come to his house and photograph his paintings?

7. What are Wheaton's symptoms from his scleroderma?

8. Who is Marcel de Becque?

9. Who is Ron Epstein?

10. How did Jordan's father supposedly die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, discuss what function Jordan's mother serves in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Present a well-reasoned paper arguing whether the reader is supposed to find Jill a likable (independent, determined young woman) character OR an unlikeable (too focused on image, standoffish with her sister) character. Make sure to use specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

How does the information which is revealed to the reader about Jordan's relationship with her father contribute to her character? Provide at least three specific examples.

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