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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. How far is Marshall living from Lily's house?

2. In what pew did Lily, her parents, and her sister always sit at church?

3. What hours does Marcus work?

4. How long does it take Lily to clean the Drinkwater's house?

5. What initials are on the key that Lily has for the apartment building closet under the stairs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whose car does Lily see at Thea Sedaka's house?

2. What does Lily hear while she is in the Drinkwater house cleaning?

3. How does Lily get the job of bathing Mrs. Rossiter's dog?

4. What was Lily's job when Pardon when on vacation three years ago?

5. What does Lily usually do from 10:30 to noon on Mondays?

6. Why does Deedra say that Pardon Albee irritated her?

7. Why did Lily decide to look in the closet under the stairs at the apartment building?

8. Is Lily able to verify Tom's alibi?

9. Why does Claude stop by Lily's house Thursday night?

10. How was Pardon Albee killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss why Lily finally feels comfortable telling Marshall, and then Claude, that she had found the body. Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Explain why Lily knew that something was wrong with the Yorks. Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Argue whether some of Lily's clients are also friends. CIte examples from the book to support your arguments.

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