The Absence of Emily

Where does Albert say Emily is during the story?

• In a hospital recovering from illness

• On a trip to Europe with friends

• Visiting her sister in California

• Attending a secret writing retreat

What is the relationship between Emily and Millicent?

• Emily is Millicent's aunt

• Millicent is Emily's sister

• They are old school friends

• Millicent is Emily's cousin

How did Albert's first wife die?

• She fell from a balcony

• She drowned in the lake

• She had a car accident

• She was poisoned

What was strange about the phone calls Albert received?

• They were always at midnight

• The caller threatened him directly

• The caller didn't speak and hung up

• The phone never actually rang

Why does Millicent become suspicious of Albert?

• She saw blood on his clothes

• She couldn't contact Emily and noticed odd behavior

• She found a secret will

• She received a letter from Emily saying she was scared

What was Albert doing in the woods with a shovel?

• Digging a hole to hide something illegal

• Looking for his lost wedding ring

• Planting tulip bulbs

• Searching for his pet cat's grave

What does Millicent do to try to catch Albert?

• She hides cameras in the house

• She goes to the newspaper

• She calls the police and asks a neighbor to watch him

• She secretly follows him everywhere

How does Albert try to make it look like Emily is still alive?

• He forges letters in her handwriting

• He hires a woman to pretend to be Emily

• He sends voice recordings of Emily

• He edits old videos and sends them to Millicent

Where was Emily really, at the end of the story?

• Hiding abroad with a new identity

• Living in a secret room in the house

• Buried in the garden by Albert

• Held hostage by a jealous friend

What does the ending suggest about Albert?

• He is innocent and misunderstood

• He is intelligent and possibly a murderer

• He is manipulated by Millicent

• He is trying to save Emily from danger