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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 did Bodie plan to name for the first time in court?

2. According to the assistant defense counsel, who will the prosecution imply planted evidence?

3. Who says the photos were developed quickly to provide Robbie with an alibi?

4. What was the outcome of Omar's hearing?

5. What cafe do Geoff and Bodie visit in Kern?

Short Essay Questions

1. What questions do Geoff and Bodie consider at Aroma Mocha?

2. According to Bodie, what is the best thing she ever heard on her secret payphone?

3. In what way does Bodie break sequestration rules?

4. What advice does Fran give Bodie about "Starlet Fever"?

5. In Part II, what has happened with Bodie and Jerome's relationship?

6. Describe the conversation Jen and Bodie have at Delilah's.

7. Who is Ari Huston?

8. Describe the interaction between Bodie and Robbie at the swimming pool.

9. Why is nobody optimistic that Robbie will be on trial?

10. How did Britt and Alder find blood in the shed at Granby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the way different characters react to Britt's project and Thalia's case becoming relevant again. Compare and contrast the reactions of three different characters in the text. Why do they react this way?

Essay Topic 2

At several points in the novel, Bodie addresses Denny Bloch, using the word "you." For example, one chapter ends with the accusation, “If Thalia was having trouble with an older guy, the older guy was you” (95). What do you make of this technique? Why do you think Makkai chose to do this?

Essay Topic 3

Assess the theme of trust in this novel. Who breaks Bodie's trust? Does she break her trust with others? What message about trust is explicit or implicitly expressed in this book?

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