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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 does Christina do volunteer work?

2. Why is Able chastised for the arrest of the man in #31?

3. Where do Mark and Sheila go the night of the dinner party?

4. Why was the man in #81 worried that Mark may kill him?

5. Who does Mark promote in the law firm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Glitsky learn about any meeting with Mark on the night of Trang's murder as well as the $1.6 billion settlement offer?

2. Why is Mark visiting with Archbishop Jim Flaherty in Chapter 5?

3. How does the author use foreshadowing with Mark's need for a private confession?

4. Where does Abe Glitsky meet Christina and what is the nature of his business with her?

5. Who is Chas Brown and what is his relationship with Mark?

6. How does Mark go out of his way to try to make it appear that he does not have romantic interest in Christina?

7. What does Glitsky note about the Trang murder scene?

8. What is Mark's reaction when Wes questions him about raping Diane Price in college?

9. What does Glitsky learn about Mark Dooher's contact with Trang on the night of Trang's murder?

10. How does Mark manipulate the situation to get Joe removed from the law firm and how does he counsel Christina about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lescroart uses more than one instance of irony in the novel. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Lack of conscience takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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