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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. As she and Pinkie go to the Cosmopolitan in Part 6, Chapter 2, what does she tell him she is bringing from her old life?

2. What is Ida determined to do in order to convince Rose about the mistake she is making?

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

4. What does Pinkie do with Rose's note at the end of Part 6, Chapter 2?

5. Where does Pinkie tell the rifle-game proprietor that he and Rose are going in Part 7, Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Pinkie and Rose married?

2. Why does Rose go to Snow's after her marriage and who does she talk with there?

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

4. What information does Ida receive from Cubitt during their conversation?

5. Why does Cubitt go to the Cosmopolitan and who does he meet first there?

6. What assurance does Rose give to Pinkie in Part 7, Chapter 4?

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

8. Why does Pinkie visit Mr. Prewitt in Part 7, Chapter 3?

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

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

The ending of Brighton Rock could be considered a surprise because of Rose's plan to listen to the record.

1) Describe three examples of how the element of surprise is used in Brighton Rock.

2) Explain some of the possible reasons why Greene might have decided to end the book in an unexpected way.

3) Analyze the effectiveness of the ending and whether or not you think it adds to or diminishes the story.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the various members of Pinkie's gang, why they are similar or different, how they differ from Pinkie, and which members are the most significant to the plot.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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