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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. At the end of Chapter 37, where were Bernard and the men he served with sent?

2. In Chapter 20, what time is it when Gilbert wakes Hortense?

3. In Chapter 26, what house number was destroyed by a bomb?

4. Where does GIlbert get a job in Chapter 30?

5. What was the name of Bernard's CO in Chapter 44?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Queenie's life like until her Aunt Dorothy rescued her?

2. Why did Bernard volunteer for the military rather than be conscripted?

3. What supplies finally arrived after the war was over in Chapter 40?

4. In Chapter 29, when did Arthur speak and what did he say?

5. What luck did Gilbert have finding a job, and where did he finally get a job?

6. What did Queenie say about Arthur in Chapter 28?

7. What is Gilbert pleased to find Queenie Bligh at first?

8. Who was Maxi?

9. In Chapter 43, where was Bernard sent because he left his post?

10. Why does renting a room from Queenie become burdensome?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gilbert experiences segregation, especially when dealing with the U.S. military. What segregation does Gilbert experience when dealing with the U.S. military? Why does he find that segregation to be hypocritical?

Essay Topic 2

Queenie decides to give up her baby. Why does Queenie decide to give up her baby? What does the decision reveal about her character and English society?

Essay Topic 3

Gilbert grew up in a family of ten children. What does Gilbert remember about growing up in his family? What is revealed about family dynamics through his memories?

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