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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 device does Mary bring Qwilleran to help his injured knee?

2. What was Andy contemplating on selling, according to Mary Duckworth?

3. What does Qwilleran learn Russell's roommate actually does?

4. How does Qwilleran make his manuscript discovery?

5. During their conversation, what does Mary reveal about her quarrel with Andy the night of his death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is interesting about the pattern of the sole of Russell Patch's boots?

2. What other mystery does Koko uncover at the end of the novel?

3. What does Qwilleran find in Nicolas's apartment after he has a meal with him?

4. Why do Qwilleran and Mary move the bookshelf in his apartment?

5. What is the significance of the surprise visitor to Iris's shop while Qwilleran is taking his turn managing it?

6. Why does Qwilleran finally get around to hanging the Mackintosh coat of arms, and who comes to help him do it?

7. How does Qwilleran mistake the source of the things Koko brings to him?

8. What amusing information does Cluthra provide when Qwilleran goes to visit her?

9. What does Yum Yum show Qwilleran and where was it?

10. How does Braun draw out the suspense with Qwilleran's reading of Andy's manuscript?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on the topic, "I Believe that the Novel Would [or Would Not] Make a Good Movie". Express your opinion as to (1) whether a movie of the novel would have enough action to make it good, (2) how difficult or easy would it be to maintain suspense in a screenplay, and (3) what would be the most difficult part about filming the story? [Hint: Getting cats to do what you want them to do.]

Essay Topic 2

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "Qwilleran As a Detective". What are his credentials as a detective? Is there a link between a police detective and a journalist? How much does Qwilleran rely on the instincts of his cats? Is that realistic?

Essay Topic 3

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "Qwilleran's Character as a Lover of Cats". Three questions should be answered in your essay: (1) Does Qwilleran's affinity to his cats make him appear weak? (2) Does his care for Koko and Yum Yum transfer over into his concern for people? (3) Does Qwilleran overestimate the ability of his cats to help him find clues?

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