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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. In Chapter 2, who is still in Tony's life "Despite everything, despite Zenia"?
2. In Chapter 18, whose ashes does Tony keep in a canister in her dormitory room closet?
3. What does Tony believe has helped her gain acceptance in the traditionally male field of the study of the history of warfare?
4. In Chapter 1, what is the topic of what Tony describes as one of her more convoluted lectures?
5. Which of the following statements is not true about Anthea's relationship with Tony after she leaves Tony's father?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain what has made Tony, Charis, and Roz friends.
2. Explain Zenia's romantic history with West.
3. In Chapter 1, what does Tony teacher her students that history is?
4. Were Tony's parents happily married?
5. Why does Tony pick October 23, 1990 as the date on which to begin Zenia's story?
6. Explain the significance of Tony's lace-edged collars being mentioned in Chapter 1 alongside a mention of Tony's interest in wars.
7. Explain Roz's relationship with Boyce.
8. Describe Radiance.
9. Describe the memorial service for Zenia after her supposed death in Lebanon.
10. In Chapter 1, what does Tony's statement that the place where Zenia began must have been "someplace bruised, and very tangled" indicate about Zenia's character?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"The Robber Bride" contains a number of instances of irony. Cite three examples of irony in the novel and discuss what you think the author intends to convey with each example.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of war in "The Robber Bride." Give three examples of how the theme is woven into the story and discuss why you think the author chose the imagery of war and battle for this tale. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
"The Robber Bride" contains a number of instances of foreshadowing. Cite three examples of foreshadowing and how this literary method is used to indicate events to come.
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