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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. Which of the following is a member of the Autobiographical Association?
2. On what does the former priest focus in his memoirs?
3. How does Dottie initially react to the members of the Autobiographical Association?
4. Fleur initially sees Sir Quentin as a "social imposter," but realizes he does have a regal background when she learns that:
5. Who begins taking Sunday afternoon walks with Fleur and Lady Edwina?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Fleur find unusual about Dottie when she visits Fleur after returning from Ireland?
2. What happens in January of 1950 that begins to shed light on Sir Quentin's intentions?
3. Fleur is relieved when Sir Quentin tells her that he will take over the editing of the manuscripts, but is suspicious of his motivation. Why?
4. How does Fleur meet Lady Edwina?
5. What is the first publisher's reaction to Fleur's novel, Warrender Chase?
6. How did Fleur feel about spending the evening in pub with Gray Mauser after her argument with Maisie?
7. How does Dottie anger Fleur when discussing Warrender Chase in Chapter 3?
8. What are Fleur's feelings about Lady Edwina after her first month on the job?
9. Why did Fleur bring her friends, Theo and Audrey, in to read the proofs of Warrender Chase for her?
10. An important parallel is drawn at the end of Chapter 6 that has, up to that point, only been mentioned by Fleur. What is it, and who brings it up?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
While some confuse the idea of conflict with that of violence, this novel portrays the former with none of the latter. Until Lady Gilbert takes her own life, no one is physically harmed in the novel. Discuss the various conflicts that arise in the story, the antagonist and protagonist of each, and how each smaller conflict affects the larger conflict. Is there a clear winner in the end?
Essay Topic 2
Muriel Spark intentionally leaves character motivation out of Loitering with Intent. Her main character, Fleur Talbot, discusses not disclosing Warrender Chase's motivation for his evil behavior, merely the effects of his evil actions.
Discuss the concept of motivation and why you think Spark doesn't focus on the motivation of her characters' actions. Do you think this affects the reader's impressions of the novel?
Essay Topic 3
A recurring theme in literature is the classic conflict between passion and responsibility. How does Fleur confront honoring her passion for finding the story with her responsibilities? Describe the nature of the conflict, how it affects the character, and its importance to the story.
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