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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. Whose house is the only one in sight of Luke's?

2. How long does Falk plan to stay?

3. What does Gerry know Luke and Falk lied about?

4. Where is Luke's truck found?

5. What is the name of the pub?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the police think the case is easy to solve?

2. Why does it seem odd that Karen was lying by the front door?

3. Which image upsets the crowd of mourners?

4. How are the human corpses different than the animal carcasses?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 4 how long does Falk decide to stay?

6. What shape is Luke in when he is found?

7. Where were the bodies at the beginning of the book found?

8. Why does Falk say he is unable to work the case?

9. Who remains alive from the family of four, three of whom were killed?

10. How long had it been since Falk last saw Luke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dow is following in Mal's footsteps in regards to how he handles business and punishment. Why do people continue to follow them? What hold do the men have over the townspeople?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Gretchen is telling the truth about Lachie's father? What is her rationale for being secretive? Why does Luke think Gerry and Barb would benefit from the information?

Essay Topic 3

Sandra says that she and Whitlam moved to Kiewarra for a fresh start. Does the couple seem to be telling the truth? Why would the author have Whitlam share information with Falk in private, away from his wife?

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