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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. Whose artwork will accompany Stephen's first book?

2. Who helps Stephen get out of his house after Kate disappears?

3. In what genre does the editor of Gott suggest putting Stephen's first book?

4. Where is the meeting held that Stephen attends on Reading and Writing?

5. What does Stephen find is strained with Julie at her house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Stephen see at The Bell, and how does it affect him?

2. What is Stephen's memory about bicycles that he wants to remember with his family, and why does it bring about some fear and regret in him?

3. What makes Stephen feel like a prosperous dad at the market?

4. What fear do the police instill in Stephen by mentioning the docks?

5. When Julie came back from Chilterns, why were she and Stephen only able to stay together briefly?

6. What is Stephen's first novel originally about before it becomes a children's book?

7. How did Charles make the move into politics?

8. How is Kate attired the day she is missing?

9. How does Julie initially cope with Kate's disappearance?

10. How does Stephen view the sex that he had with Julie in the months afterward?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

McEwan uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for The Child In Time. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did McEwan choose to use these places in The Child In Time?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the power of the press in The Child in Time. Is the press objective? Why or why not? What kind of media bias do they reveal? How are they influenced?

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