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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. Who is the journalist with whom the narrator speaks at the party?
2. Who is the only friend of Billy's that Cristina says she likes?
3. Which of the following does NOT describe Philip's life now?
4. Which of the following does NOT describe Philip?
5. Which of the following does NOT happen when Philip kisses Anne-Marie in her bedroom?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the narrator spend his first full day in Autun?
2. How can the narrator be characterized as observant?
3. How has Philip's life changed from one of ease to one of extreme ambiguity and what could be considered a factor in his way of life now?
4. What is ironic about Philip's situation?
5. How does Philip view Anne-Marie's subordination and how does he plan to capitalize on it?
6. How does the narrator's interaction with the Wheatlands in Paris force him to think about his life of solitude?
7. What are the narrator's thoughts about his life of solitude when viewed against Philip and Anne-Marie's affair?
8. How does the author foreshadow Philip's death as he and Anne-Marie drive to the countryside?
9. How does the author literally and figuratively use foreshadowing of Philip's death in the fortune teller scenario?
10. Describe the two extremes of feelings that Philip has regarding Anne-Marie.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Salter's use of symbolism and imagery in the story as related to the the car and driving. What does the car represent? Which characters are especially affected by the car and driving and what do they mean to them?
Essay Topic 2
The narrator and Philip are both important to the premise of the story. Compare and contrast Philip and the narrator. What similarities do they share? How are they different?
Essay Topic 3
The author uses several instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.
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