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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. Who is George Lewes?

2. What does Susan say about mothers and children?

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

4. What is the result of Susan's new attempted method of communication with Friday?

5. What does Susan compare to moving the stones on the island?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does young Susan describe herself?

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

6. Explain Susan's concerns over her story.

7. Is Susan a loving person?

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

9. Why is the case of recorders important?

10. Describe the settings in Part Two.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Objects such as the terraces, Friday's tongue, the wig and robes, and the slate are used symbolically throughout the telling of Foe. Select any one object that has strong literary meaning for each of the four parts of the novel. Describe the object, what it symbolizes and analyze the author's reasons for including it in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

The structure of Foe as a novel with four untitled parts, frame story device, and its antagonistic title, offers readers insight to the message of the author. Analyze the title and structure of the novel and explain why the author chose to create it in this specific way.

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