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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 time of day does Part 7, Chapter 5 begin?

2. How does Mr. Hewitt react to Spicer's murder?

3. Which important piece of information does Ida tell Rose in Part 7, Chapter 1?

4. Where is Pinkie as Ida leaves the boarding house in Part 7, Chapter 2?

5. Where does Cubitt drink in Part 6, Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are Pinkie and Rose married?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Where is Pinkie as Ida talks with Rose in Part 7, Chapter 2, and how does Rose tell him about Ida's visit?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Rose is a key character throughout the book for many reasons.

1) Describe Rose's character, her background, and the role it could have in her decisions.

2) Explain Rose's view of life and how she considers her relationship with Pinkie.

3) Analyze any changes that take place for Rose's character and her decision to live at the end of the book.

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