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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 does Danielle think she is to Murray?

2. What is Marina's opinion of Bootie's expose of Murray?

3. What news does David share with Julius when he returns home?

4. How many years has Marina been working on her book?

5. What news does Ludo deliver to Marina?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances in which Murray leaves Danielle?

2. What is Murray's opinion of Marina's book and how does she react to it?

3. What is the content of Chapter 51?

4. Why does Julius seem to be so uncomfortable around David's family?

5. What memories does Danielle have about Marina's wedding the next morning?

6. How does Annabel treat Bootie even though he has made a huge mess in her home?

7. What is the reason that David is so late in arriving home?

8. What events and circumstances add to a feeling of doom for Bootie?

9. What secret does Danielle continue to keep from Julius and Marina?

10. How is Marina at odds with the important people in her life as she prepares for her wedding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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