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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. According to Alicia's diary in Part Three, whom does she confront and accuse of being the watcher?

2. During the meeting that takes place in Part Two, Chapter Thirty-Three, who is Theo's sole supporter?

3. According to Alicia's diary in Part Three, how did she feel after seeing the play Alcestis?

4. What does Christian ask Theo to do in Part Four, Chapter Two?

5. According to Alicia's diary in Part Five, Chapter One, whom or what did Theo shoot on the night of the murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Alicia in Part Four, Chapter Thirteen, what happened when the man got inside her house on the night of the murder?

2. What happens during the meeting in Part Two, Chapter Thirty-Three?

3. What happens when Theo confronts Christian in Part Four, Chapter Two?

4. According to Theo in Part Five, Chapter Three, what has happened to Theo and Kathy following the death of Gabriel?

5. How does Alicia react to seeing the play Alcestis in Part Three?

6. What happens when Theo follows Kathy in Part Two, Chapter Twenty-Seven? How does he feel?

7. What key information does Paul tell Theo in Part Four, Chapter Eight? How does Theo react?

8. According to Alicia in Part Four, Chapter Fourteen, what happened after Gabriel got home on the night of the murder?

9. What painting does Alicia create in Part Two, Chapter Twenty-Eight? What does Theo realize about the work?

10. According to Alicia in Part Five, Chapter One, what made her recognize Theo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ruth believes that some people confuse drama and dysfunction for love. Real love, she says, is deep, calm, and constant. Explain how the characters in the novel illustrate the truth (or not) of her words.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Alicia and Alcestis. How are they (and their fates) the same? How are they (and their fates) different? Why does each remain silent?

Essay Topic 3

What do you think the future has in store for Theo and Kathy after the close of the novel? Predict their future based on Theo’s thoughts and actions over the course of the novel.

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