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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dinsdale say Jack's gibberish is a sign of?

2. What kind of transport does Tucker say he needs to catch?

3. Which character is determined to declare Jack insane?

4. What does Jack say he wants his family to call him?

5. Where does Truscott say he hopes to see Jack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two of the following people and outline their influence on Jack's life:

1. His father.

2. Charles.

3. Grace.

4. Dr. Herder.

Essay Topic 2

What problems do Jack's generation face? How are the problems for Jack's generation different to the problems his father's generation face? Identify and discuss a significant problem facing your generation.

Essay Topic 3

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

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