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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 28, what does Michael Roberts share with Queenie?
2. What was Eugene falsely accused of in Chapter 31?
3. What nationality was a pilot captured in Chapter 35?
4. In Chapter 30, where is Gilbert supposed to make a delivery?
5. What was the name of a woman who clutched two small children who cried for their mother to make the banging stop so they could sleep in Chapter 27?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where did Queenie start working and what was her job like?
2. What is Gilbert pleased to find Queenie Bligh at first?
3. What was the house like that Queenie moved into when she married Bernard?
4. Why did Bernard and the others in his unit get a holiday and three days beer ration in Chapter 37?
5. In Chapter 43, where was Bernard sent because he left his post?
6. Who was Maxi?
7. In Chapter 39, what was known about a riot in Calcutta?
8. Why was Bernard accused of deserting his post in Chapter 42?
9. Why did Queenie marry Bernard?
10. Why is Hortense confused when Queenie says that she is not ashamed to be seen on the street with her?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Conflicts between characters are often caused by a problem. What are some conflicts that occur in the novel? Are the conflicts in the book mostly man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self? Are they internal or external conflicts?
Essay Topic 2
In Small Island, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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