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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 does Virginia worry that Anita is doing too much of after the Sheehans return from the cottage?

2. What is the name of the doctor who is treating Anita?

3. What condition is Colquitt afflicted by around Thanksgiving time in Chapter 18?

4. What hospital does Buck take Anita to after she claims to have gotten a call from Toby?

5. What is Colquitt trying to find when Kim kisses her?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 24, why does Claire tell Colquitt she doesn't want to see her ever again?

2. How does Colquitt feel when Claire brings the Greenes over to meet them?

3. Why does Norman throw his clothes out of the closet and on to the floor?

4. Why does Anita tell Colquitt she believes Toby is alive and coming home?

5. In Chapter 17, what does Walter tell Colquitt is wrong with her idea that the house is evil and goes after those who live in it?

6. What does Colquitt say she likes about working from home?

7. Why is Colquitt amused by the brie that Eloise is carrying when she and Walter run into Eloise in the grocery store?

8. Why is Colquitt concerned about Claire's becoming friends with Susan?

9. In Chapter 21, why does Walter lose a client?

10. How does Colquitt feel while Kim is kissing her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the term "climax" mean? What is the climax of this novel? What characteristics of a climax does the event have?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss character development as it applies to the character of Virginia Guthrie. What does the author do to develop her character? What techniques does she employ?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Harralsons and the Sheehans. What is important to each couple? How is each couple affected by the house? What are their similarities and differences?

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