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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 happens when Susan tries to give the person who watches the house a packet of letters?

2. Who receives a letter "for your master" in Part Two?

3. What does Susan thank Mr. Foe for giving back to her?

4. What best describes Susan's dance?

5. Who does Susan believe sent the person who watches the house where Susan and Friday live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Susan and Friday's living conditions when they first arrive in the city in Part Two.

2. Describe how Susan and young Susan first meet.

3. Why does Susan decide at the last moment not to put Friday on the ship to Africa?

4. Explain the mystery surrounding Susan's lost child.

5. How does Mr. Foe impact the novel in Part Two?

6. Explain the significance of the dead baby Susan finds on the side of the road.

7. Describe the settings in Part Two.

8. How does Susan feel about Friday in Part Two?

9. Is Susan a loving person?

10. What are Susan's insecurities in Part Two?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While Foe serves as a broad metaphor for certain themes, the novel is also full of shorter literary metaphors and similes. Identify five metaphors or similes used by the author, explain the context in which they appear and the benefit their insertion offers to plot development or character development.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast any two characters in the novel. Discuss:

1) How they are used in relationship to each other.

2) How the character's substance is created.

3) How objects are used to define each character.

Essay Topic 3

The time period in which Foe takes place offers political and cultural meaning to Susan's tale. Relate this to:

1) Friday.

2) Women.

3) Power.

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