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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 does Pinkie tell Dallow and Cubitt on the way back to Brighton in Part 5, Chapter 2?

2. Who is with Ida at the restaurant in Part 4, Chapter 2?

3. As Rose realizes in Part 7, Chapter 1, what day is it?

4. How much money does Pinkie give to Mr. Prewitt in Part 7, Chapter 3?

5. Where does Rose suggest her and Ida talk in Part 4, Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where and how does Pinkie tell Rose about his plan in Part 7, Chapter 7?

2. How does Ida have the chance to talk with Rose in Part 4, Chapter 2?

3. Why is Pinkie becoming more aggressive and paranoid in Part 5, Chapter 1?

4. What note does Pinkie find from Rose and what does he do with it?

5. What crime does Pinkie commit in front of Mr. Prewitt in Part 4, Chapter 3?

6. How does Pinkie ask Rose to marry him?

7. Where do Pinkie and Rose seek shelter after their marriage and how does Pinkie record a message for Rose?

8. Which warnings does Ida give to Rose during their conversation in Part 4, Chapter 2?

9. What does Ida tell Rose in Part 7, Chapter 1, and how does she respond?

10. How do Pinkie and Dallow respond to Colleoni's offer in Part 7, Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, Pinkie is rejected a number of times, leading to one of the recurring themes.

1) Describe three examples of how Pinkie is rejected or prevented from doing something.

2) Explain how Pinkie reacts in each of the above examples and how that represents his character.

3) Analyze the recurring theme of Rose helping Pinkie and whether or not you think that her concern for him is warranted.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the importance of good vs. evil as a major theme in Brighton Rock, including examples from the book of how each main character considers the opposing sides, and an explanation of your opinion about how good is ultimately successful.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss all aspects of the theme of right and wrong in Brighton Rock, including three examples from the book of how the theme is applied to the main characters and the plot.

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