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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. What city is Bootie in at the beginning of Chapter 19?

2. What event do Danielle, Marina and Murray attend in Chapter 21?

3. What has Ludo named Marina's book about children's clothes?

4. What does Ludo call Murray?

5. Who arrives at the Thwaite home for dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the three versions of Murray shown in this chapter?

2. How does the author use the element of foreshadowing in this section?

3. How is Bootie out of place on his first night in Manhattan?

4. What are Bootie's plans for his arrival in Manhattan?

5. What are Danielle's thoughts about Murray?

6. How is Murray Thwaite introduced into the story?

7. Describe how Ludo takes on greater importance in Marina's life and what he tries to convince her to do regarding her father.

8. Who is Frederick (Bootie) Tubb and what is he doing since he left college?

9. What is Murray's philosophy on life since he was able to escape the banality of his childhood home?

10. What does David represent to Julius when he meets him while on a work assignment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Danielle, Marina and Julius. Be sure to include work, socialization, marital status, hobbies, etc.

Essay Topic 2

THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN is a classic story of loss and betrayal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Julius. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Julius?

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