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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ethan involved with that eventually leads to Justin's death?
(a) Human traffickers.
(b) Cigarette smugglers.
(c) A gang.
(d) The mafia.

2. What poet does Melissa quote after Michael tells her his news in Chapter 9?
(a) Henry Wordsworth.
(b) W.S. Merwin.
(c) Walt Whitman.
(d) James Joyce.

3. Where do Michael and Melissa spend at least part of their Christmas?
(a) At Damian's house.
(b) In Paris on vacation.
(c) At Michael's parents' house.
(d) At Melissa's father's house.

4. Who killed Justin?
(a) The gang leader.
(b) A street kid named Brick.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A 14 year-old girl.

5. What does the whole group of friends do together in the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) Snorkeling.
(b) Yoga.
(c) Surfing.
(d) Tennis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ria tell Melissa she was whispering with in Chapter 13?

2. What does Michael tell Melissa in Chapter 9 that changes their relationship forever?

3. What secret is Stephanie keeping from Damian in Chapter 14?

4. What music does Rachel put on when Michael comes back to her apartment?

5. What does Alice tell Melissa to do about Michael?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Michael react to seeing the things Melissa has put out to ward off the night things and to hearing her concerns about the house?

2. What event shakes Damian to his core in Chapter 13?

3. How are things between Melissa and Michael when they are on vacation in Chapter 12?

4. What professional move does Melissa attempt to make in Chapter 13?

5. Why is Damian starting to fall apart emotionally in Chapter 10?

6. What are Hazel and Melissa doing at the end of Chapter 15, and at the end of the novel?

7. Where do Michael and Melissa go on vacation in Chapter 12 and why do they go there?

8. How does Melissa react when Michael tells her he has had an affair?

9. Who does Michael call late at night in Chapter 11 and why?

10. What two things happen to Ria immediately after Christmas that further deepen Melissa's suspicion that they are being haunted?

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