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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. After Sachin accused Clive of stealing money, how many roommates were in the apartment where Clive found an empty bed?

2. How old was Miss Agatha when she moved to Saint X?

3. After meeting Edwin on his break in "The Real Wherever," where did Alison scratch herself?

4. How many children did Hamid, another night-shift driver, have back in Pakistan?

5. When Ghostbusters came to Saint X's only movie hall, what time would Clive slip into the movie theater every afternoon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jefe die?

2. What does Clive know about Emily when they discuss secrets?

3. What were Emily's thoughts when she listened to one of Alison's tapes?

4. When and how did Sara's mother decided to move to Saint X?

5. What does Sachin accuse Clive of doing?

6. How was Agatha not able to start over when she and Sara moved to Saint X?

7. What type of business ventures did Clive help Edwin with after they graduated from Everett Lyle Secondary School?

8. What is Drew's life after Alison dies?

9. Why does Jackie come to see Emily in "The Secret City" on a Sunday in January?

10. What did Clive have to do to get his hack license?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts?

Essay Topic 2

Clive has the nickname of Gogo. How does Clive get that nickname and what does it reveal about his relationship with Edwin?

Essay Topic 3

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in Saint X. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in Saint X?

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