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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. In Book 3: Part 4, what prompts Charles to change his plans and walk home?

2. In Book 3: Part 6, what leads Charles to consider leaving his current location?

3. In Book 3: Part 8, how does Dr. Griffith monitor Charlie during her walks in the park?

4. In Book 3: Part 8, why does Charles feel regret about not asking Peter for help earlier?

5. In Book 3: Part 5, why is David initially smiling when he meets Charlie at the Square?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens on the day David's grandfather is taken away?

2. What is the main concern of David regarding his granddaughter Charlie, and what steps is he taking to address it?

3. What does David experience when they saw that there were no protestors one evening?

4. How does Charlie feel about leaving her husband behind?

5. How does David's relationship with the safe houses evolve after C.'s disappearance and the conversion of their house?

6. When does David start allowing Charlie to go on brief walks by herself, and where is she allowed to go?

7. What unusual purpose do safe houses serve in the story, and where are they located?

8. How has the illness impacted Charlie's life and personality, and what concerns does David have about her future?

9. How does the last chapter end, and what does Charlie anticipate?

10. Why is David's house commissioned by the military, and how does it impact his living situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think David delays reading the letter from his grandmother until after the party is over?

Essay Topic 2

What is the meaning of Dovey's "Friend"? Is he real or imagined?

Essay Topic 3

The official publishing blurb for the novel promises that its three sections are joined in an enthralling and ingenious symphony. Do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with evidence from the novel.

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