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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. Which other name is mentioned within the prologue, in addition to the person to whom it is addressed?

2. How old would Tony Smith be if he were alive today, aocording to Pete in Chapter 10?

3. In what part of Frank Carter's house were the dead bodies of children found?

4. How long has it been since Tom wrote anything, as revealed in Chapter 13?

5. What is the name of Karen's son, as revealed in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Pete visits Frank Carter in prison in Chapter 15, Frank Carter says that he will give up Tony Smith's whereabouts if Pete takes what action?

2. Describe the man who rings Tom's doorbell at the end of Chapter 13 and meets him at the start of Chapter 14.

3. For what reason has Tom worried about the trajectory of his career in the wake of Rebecca's death?

4. What is the significance of the line, "If you leave a door half open" (12)?

5. What piece of information does Mrs. Spencer remember and tell Amanda that causes Amanda to race to meet with Colin, her superior?

6. Provide evidence for the conclusion that Pete is a determined man.

7. Whose courage does Pete admire in Chapter 12 when he reflects upon the capture of Frank Carter?

8. At what point in the investigation of Neil Spencer's disappearance does Pete get officially involved?

9. What is Jake's response to the concern Tom voices in Chapter 9 about Jake's drawing?

10. What event occurs at the end of Part Two that causes Tom to call the police?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Determine North’s message within the novel The Whisper Man regarding the power of communication.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that discusses the symbolism of the cover art chosen for The Whisper Man.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss North’s use of metaphor, simile, imagery, and other literary devices as a means to send particular thematic messages within the narrative of The Whisper Man.

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