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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. The night Zoe was initiated into the Maidens, who were wearing masks to represent Persephone and Demeter?

2. From which of Jean Anouilh's works is the quote that begins Part 5?

3. What word does Julian use to describe Mariana in Chatper 21?

4. Who discovers the body in Part 3, Chapter 1?

5. On the coat of arms above the entrance of the folly, what emblem is carved?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mariana notice when Morris is arrested?

2. What does Mariana find when she returns to her room in Chapter 10?

3. What does Mariana learn when she tries to do a group session with the Maidens?

4. Why does Fred call Mariana in Part 5, Chapter 4?

5. At the end of Part 3, Chapter 10, what does Mariana decide to do?

6. Why in the past did Ruth tell Mariana she was in denial about her father?

7. Where and how is Veronica's body found?

8. How did Mariana's father die?

9. What job does Mariana recommend to Theo when he says he is not happy at Broadmoor?

10. What does Elsie find under the door for Mariana in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mariana is allowed to sit in on Julian’s psych evaluation of Conrad. Why does Julian believe Conrad is guilty and Mariana believe he is innocent?

Essay Topic 2

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation in The Maidens? What descriptive dialogue tags does Michaelides use? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

Essay Topic 3

A red herring is information that misleads readers. What are some red herrings in The Maidens? How do red herrings deceive characters and readers? How do the red herrings create twists in the plot and suspense in the narrative?

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