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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. On what day does Chapter 58 take place?

2. What is Ludo's last name?

3. What does Murray tell Danielle that he has arranged for them to do that evening?

4. Where is Bootie staying in Chapter 38?

5. What is Bootie working on in Chapter 38?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the content of Chapter 51?

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

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

4. Why is Bootie so surprised by Murray's reactions to Bootie's expose on him?

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

6. In what way do Bootie and Danielle relate to each other?

7. How has Julius betrayed David once again on the holiday weekend?

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

9. What changes does Bootie make after he is kicked out of the Thwaite house and loses his job working for Murray?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Being caught off guard is an important theme in THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall setting setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Messud choose to use these places in the novel?

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