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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. Why are the tigers on edge in this chapter?

2. Who do Fevvers' captors work for?

3. What kind of act does Fevvers have?

4. Why is Fevvers jealous of Walser?

5. What reputation does Fever's claim preceded her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Walser conclude about Fevvers before the interview?

2. What changes in Fevvers character take place when she becomes the Winged Victory?

3. What pleases Walser about Fevvers in book, 2, chapter 8?

4. Describe the chimp's act.

5. What problems does Lizzie face at home?

6. In what way has greed been an important theme in this novel so far?

7. What is clown alley?

8. Describe the clown's interaction with each other.

9. Describe Colonel Kearney and his pig Sybil.

10. For what reasons are the Charivaris jealous of Fevvers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples to support your argument discuss the following statement. In order to promote the role the woman plays in the book, Carter feminizes the male character or makes them emotionally weak.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Fevvers and Walser.

1) What is their relationship with other circus folk?

2) What are the similarities and dissimilarities?

3) Do you think they are the perfect match?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the novel's plot.

1) Identify the main plot points of the story. How do they work towards a final resolution?

2) How does Carter use character to further the plot?

3) How does Carter use dialogue to further the plot.

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