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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. Mark hints to Joe that there is a promotion in the works for ______________.

2. Which attorney will represent Mark in the murder case?

3. What causes a fight between Joe and Christina after the dinner party?

4. With whom does Mark have sex on the night of his wife's funeral?

5. Who does Mark meet with to refute his indictment for murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. What inappropriate behavior does Mark display on the day of Sheila's funeral?

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

3. What impact has Christina's abortion had on her life?

4. How does Mark meet Christina?

5. What does Mark tell Abe about his feelings for Vietnamese people and what does Abe believe?

6. What is Mark's business relationship with the Archbishop?

7. 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?

8. Who is Paul Thieu and to which murder scene does he accompany Abe Glitsky?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Christina, Wes, Sam and Glitsky. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Lescroarts is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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