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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. What will the researchers test to find out whether the adult chimps ate part of the tossed bundle?

2. Who is the alpha male of Hope's studies?

3. Why does Hope's husband tell her he dug a ditch?

4. Where did Hope live during her marriage?

5. Who is noted in the book for saying, "Never be too happy?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hope report Mr. Jeb's death and how does Mallabar believe?

2. Why does Hope want to leave the researchers' holiday early to return to camp?

3. How does Ian relate to Mallibar when he disagrees with Vail's theory about the chimps?

4. Explain who Hope's research team includes.

5. Other than funding, what uncontrollable obstacle does Mallabar's research team face? How does the obstacle affect their work?

6. What are the living arrangements for the researchers at Grosso Arvore? What is included at the camp?

7. Describe Hope's thoughts on time, specifically civil and internal time.

8. How does John react when Hope confronts him about his behavior at the lake?

9. What makes Hope question the validity of Mallabar's explanation for her hut burning down?

10. What disconcerting event happens when Hope and John take a short holiday together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the primary theme of "Brazzaville Beach"? How does the author present this theme? How does the theme develop throughout the novel? Give examples from the novel to support your positions.

Essay Topic 2

There are four points of view in which literature is written: first person, third person objective, third person limited, and omniscient. Which point of view does the author use in this book? Is this the most effective point of view for this story? Why or why not? What is unique about the author's choice in the case of "Brazzaville Beach"?

Essay Topic 3

Define exposition and discuss exposition in this novel. What does the reader learn from the exposition in "Brazzaville Beach"? How does the author switch the exposition as Hope switches her story lines?

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