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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. Where do Andrew and Chief DeSalvo see each other in Chapter 3?
2. What was the baby in when she was left at the Closes' home?
3. Who brought a pack of Old Gold cigarettes to the pond in winter?
4. What kind of house does Andrew's ex-wife live in?
5. What does Edith serve Andrew when he visits the Close home the day after his mother's funeral?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Andrew remember protecting his mother the night Jim was killed?
2. In what way was Andy confused by Eden's change in behavior on the first day of school when he was a senior?
3. What bothers Chief DeSalvo about the Close case?
4. What is Edith's reaction when Andrew knocks on her door and wants to visit Eden?
5. Describe Edith Closes' appearance at Andrew's mother's funeral.
6. In what way did Edith react when the paramedics tried to get her to lie down on a stretcher after her husband was killed?
7. Describe the relationship between Andrew and Martha.
8. Why does Andrew leave the luncheonette so quickly and speed home?
9. Why does Andrew return to his mother's house?
10. What do Andrew and his son Billy talk about on the phone when Martha calls from Nantucket?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the role of Andrew's dream in helping him unravel the mystery of the night of the shooting. Why is Andrew haunted by this dream? What does he learn when he figures out the correct sequence of events? Quote the book to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 2
Do you agree or disagree with T.J.'s statement that Andrew is a "hero" for his actions in deflecting Edith's gunshot? How is Andrew able to protect Eden through his actions? Quote the book to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the way the author uses weather to enhance the action of the story. How does humid or hot weather heighten the mystery and conflict of the story? What weather does the author use to support Andrew's desire for a fresh start? Provide specific examples to support your answer.
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