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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 did the doctor say saved Pierce and Ducan's lives?

2. What was Richard doing while Paula was talking to Eric?

3. Who is Octavian say he is sexually jealous of?

4. What has Kate brought for Ducane?

5. What city did Richard tell Paula he was moving to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ducane react to Judy's advances?

2. What does Jessica find out about Ducane at the end of chapter 27?

3. What do the three women write in their letters to Ducane?

4. What does Eric write in his letter to Pala?

5. Describe the layout of the cave.

6. Why do Octavian and Kate decide to forgive Ducane?

7. How have Kate's feelings for Ducane changed?

8. Why does McGrath say the room smells so bad?

9. What does Willy tell Mary in this chapter?

10. Why does Binally say he tampered with Radeechy's body?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. How does the author use all these elements to create a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the characters in the novel and discuss how he or she would cope in two of the following scenarios:

1. Radeecy's fakes his suicide.

2. The police ask all the characters to be called in for questioning.

3. Biranne is found guilty of Radeechy's murder.

4. Pierce dies in the cave.

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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