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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 is Raco's wife's name?

2. What is Danielle excited to do with Billy?

3. In Chapter 9, who do Falk and Raco question?

4. What does Gretchen say Ellie was lacking?

5. In Chapter 19, where does Gretchen invite Falk?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Do Raco and Falk believe Luke was alone before the murders?

3. What is sad about the tree ceremony?

4. What does Whitlam claim was the result of Karen's mistakes?

5. When Falk flashes back in Chapter 11, how does he see Luke?

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

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

8. What is tragic about where Billy was on the day of the murder?

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

10. How does Falk interact with people he knows in Melbourne?

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

What does it mean that Falk both loved and feared being alone with Ellie? Does the author show Falk or Luke as more confident around girls? How does the dynamic shape the foursome's romances?

Essay Topic 3

How does the author insinuate that the looks and whispers of the townspeople are directed at Luke? What is the mood when he is recognized?

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