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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 Mark and Sheila go the night of the dinner party?

2. Who has been arrested for the murder of Tania Willows?

3. Who does Abe question about a bayonet he had used in the military?

4. What does Abe tell Theiu is notable about the extra blood found on Sheila's bed at the time of her death?

5. Who does Mark promote in the law firm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Christina do at a party that results in a fight between her and Joe later on?

2. Why do the prosecutors agree to go forward with prosecuting Mark for Sheila's murder?

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

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

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

6. Describe Abe Glitsky's personal problems at home.

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

8. What settlement figure does Mark offer Victor Trang and why does he extend it at this time?

9. When does Glitsky realize the real motive for Sheila's murder?

10. Releasing Joe from the hiring of summer interns takes the pressure off him. How does Joe show Christina that he is sorry for their argument over the matter?

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 guilt. Identify at least two themes about guilt in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

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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