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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. Who does Alex leave to join for dinner when she sees Jed?

2. What does Alex deny could have happened despite seeing the clue?

3. What has Alex received from Jed that is mentioned in the letter?

4. What does Jed accuse Alex of being?

5. What does Mike ask Jed at the club?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mickey.

2. Describe Alex's interaction with Jed in the car.

3. Describe Cordelia.

4. How does Alex confront Jed?

5. How does Alex realize that Ellen is the murderer?

6. Describe David.

7. What is Mike's approach to confronting Jed?

8. Why is Alex angry at Mickey?

9. Paul feels that Alex is punishing herself for what?

10. What does David reveal about Cordelia's knowledge of Isabella?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for the stories. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in the stories?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of betrayal. Identify at least two themes about betrayal in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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