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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. What personal item does Dallas take from the crime scene?

2. Who appears in Dallas' dreams that night?

3. What is the name of the facility where the gun had been purchased?

4. What valuable item did Dallas find in Sharon's hiding place?

5. What tool is being used to locate potential suspects?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the purpose of Roarke's trip to Free Star. Why is Roarke secretive about the trip?

2. What other piece of incriminating evidence does Dallas find during her search of Sharon's bank accounts?

3. Explain the scene that takes place the next morning between Dallas and Roarke.

4. Discuss the phone call from Roarke to Dallas.

5. Examine the scene in which Roarke is interrogated regarding the weapons used in the murders.

6. Discuss the purpose of Dallas' trip to see Mavis.

7. What new piece of information is uncovered after Dallas watches the killer's videos once again?

8. What is Dallas's reaction to Feeney's search of Sharon De Blass' financial information?

9. What startling piece of evidence is found in the ledger?

10. What animal does Dallas find at the scene? Why does the animal seem important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Mira brings up Eve's childhood and the circumstances surrounding her trauma. Discuss Eve's childhood. What happensto traumatize the girl? How old is she when she is found? Where is she found? Who finds her? What events lead up to Eve's entry into the state foster care system? Where are Eve's parents? What are the known and unknown factors about Eve's life? What is her real name? Why do you think Eve is unable to remember the majority of her childhood? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine J.D. Robb's Eve Dallas series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Eve Dallas. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Dallas go next? Will Dallas ever shed the horror of her past? Will Dallas ever get used to having people in her life who love her? How might her relationships with Roarke, Peabody and the others change in future books?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the act of incest. What are the legal and medical definitions of incest? What are the parameters? Is it illegal? Is it harmful physically, mentally, emotionally - all or none of the above? How does an average person define incest? What are the cultural references and perceptions regarding incest? Do both parties have to consent? Who are the most common victims of incest? Is there any form of treatment?

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