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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 Chapter 25, Kathryn tells that Dom does not believe in what?

2. According to Dr. West, the bodies found on Murtry Island had been dead for how long?

3. Why did the old man found at the Texas compound not go with his group to Canada?

4. In Chapter 25, what does Brennan plan to do at home?

5. What does Ryan tell Brennan that leaves her in shock at the end of Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 31, Kit tells that he missed a message from Harry. How did he miss it? What was significant about the message?

2. In Chapter 21, what is the main suspenseful event? What does Brennan say or do that heightens the suspense?

3. The climax occurs at the end of Chapter 33. What happens? Why is this the climax and not a later event?

4. Kathryn gives Brennan more information to connect St-Jovite to the Saint Helena commune in Chapter 25. What does she tell Brennan that shows this connection?

5. In Chapter 22, Brennan visits her friend in the sociology department, Red Skyler. She asks Red questions about cults. What characteristics does Dom have in common with a typical cult leader?

6. In Chapter 35, Brennan finally reveals the mystery of the Elisabeth Nicolet bones. What was the mystery? Why might it be a problem?

7. In Chapter 19, Kathryn talks about what the group she belongs to does. What does she say that reminds her of Harry? Is it significant?

8. What is the anti-climactic event that happens in Chapter 24? Why is it anti-climatic?

9. In Chapter 34, what does Brennan tell Elle that makes Elle angry?

10. In Chapter 30, how does Anna know Amalie Provencher? What was their relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is "Death Du Jour" a work of hope or despair? Write an essay using examples and citing the book to defend your assertions.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of rejection of the world comes up not only in the cults philosophies, but also in Brennan and Harry's response to religion. What might cause someone to reject a faith they grew up with their whole life? What is the difference between the cult's, as well as Brennan's and Harry's reactions? Write a paper comparing and contrasting motivations and outcomes.

Essay Topic 3

Keeping in mind that the narrator is not necessarily the voice, a novel still reveals an author's values. What does Kathy Reichs value in life? How do you know? What does she disvalue in life? Defend your assertions by using examples in your essay.

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