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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John Amos tell the old woman Bart has in his knee?

2. During Chris and Corinne's first confrontation, how does Jory know Bart is in the room?

3. What is the psychiatrist's name that Cathy and Chris first send Bart to?

4. What is the name of Bart's second psychiatrist?

5. What does Chris first recognize about the old woman next door?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the author's method of conveying information to the reader. Cite examples. Who is better informed, the reader or the narrator? How does the author's method of conveying information further the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Apply the title to the characters. Who does it apply to? How is it present in the novel? What are the roses? Give examples of what the title describes from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Recognize a theme in the novel. Which scenes exemplify the theme? What other themes can be found? Which characters are used to demonstrate theme?

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