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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. Who was Whitlam's daughter friends with?

2. In Chapter 26, what does Dow say Jamie needs to do?

3. When is the last time Falk saw Karen?

4. What is Scott Whitlam's job?

5. Why does Falk have books from the Hadlers' bedroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were Falk and his father both questioned and released in relation to Ellie's murder?

2. What does Falk's first run through the farm's financials show?

3. Who do Gerry and Barb vow to never sell their land to?

4. What does Whitlam say was the reason Karen confided about the farm to him?

5. What is Mandy's reasoning for threatening Falk?

6. What does Falk daydream his life could have turned out like?

7. Why does Barb say Falk is a good friend for Luke?

8. What are Raco and Falk hoping to see on the school's security footage?

9. How does Dow behave toward Falk and Gretchen in Chapter 17?

10. What is hurtful about Falk's return to his old house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 12, Gretchen warns Falk for a second time to watch himself and his questions. Should the reader trust or be wary of Gretchen? How does the author lay the groundwork for suspicion?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Why does the author choose to introduce flashbacks from other characters' points of view? What new information does each character provide?

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