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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. How does Molly feel when she is outside of the hospital escaping Ivor for a few minutes?

2. Which of the following descriptors best describes Trevor?

3. How do Molly and Danny feel when it is time for Monk to leave?

4. What accusation does Wallace make to Molly?

5. Why does Jennifer tell Molly that Trevor will not be taking her and her father to the hospital that evening?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Wallace very angry with Molly when she returns to the hotel?

2. Describe the sexual relationship between Monk and Molly.

3. Why does Molly walk out of the hospital when her father praises Sam?

4. What does the newspaper article about Sam's death save Molly from?

5. What does Molly confront Sam about that she says he mislead her on and what does he say about this?

6. What are two reasons that Molly and Sally Anne get into a violent brawl?

7. How has the character of Wallace changed in this chapter?

8. What does Sam confess was his real deception?

9. How has the relationship between Molly and Jennifer changed?

10. How does Sally Anne feel as Molly walks out of the bathroom naked?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the theme of secrets is developed throughout the novel? In what ways does this theme relate to the other themes used throughout the novel? Do you believe this is the most important theme? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The author utilizes the weather to help demonstrate overall tones or feelings of specific chapters. Do you believe this is an effective writing strategy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What is the importance of the flashback writing technique within this novel? Do you believe most novels require some flashbacks? Why or why not?

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