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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 Norman follow Hilda?

2. Why is Norman disappointed in "Book 3, Acts of Violence: Chapter 6"?

3. When the epilogue occurs, how many year(s) have gone by?

4. Who ruins Norman's plans to kill Mary?

5. What do Philippa and Mary do during their morning routine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Norman's visit to Philippa and Mary's flat.

2. What does Philippa find when walking into her flat in "Book 3, Act of Violence: Chapter 12"?

3. What does Norman learn while watching the house on Caldecote Terrace?

4. Discuss the telephone conversation between Hilda and Gabriel in "Book 3, Act of Violence: Chapter 3"?

5. Discuss Hilda's job.

6. How does Mary die?

7. Who visits Philippa and Mary's flat in "Book 3, Act of Violence: Chapter 7" and what happens during the visit?

8. What does Philippa do about Mary's death?

9. Discuss the fight between Maurice and Hilda in "Book 2, An Order of Release: Chapter 19".

10. What do Philippa and Mary see on television, and what does it lead to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the idea of a protagonist and an antagonist. Include how this idea is used in the novel, what characters fall into the category of protagonist and antagonist, and the effects this has on the story.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and describe the idea of a second chance and the effect this has on the story.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and describe the relationship between Philippa and Mary Ducton and the role it plays in the novel.

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