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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. Who does Aldred write a letter to in Hong Kong?

2. What medical condition does Gardiner suffer from?

3. Where is Aldred flying in from to see Peter?

4. The affair with Aurora ends when Aldred goes to study in what country?

5. Why isn't Benedict engaged in the Japanese language lessons?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Peter think about Aldred's situation with Helen?

2. How does Aldred describe Helen?

3. Why is Peter upset that Aldred found him a new place to live?

4. What does Aldred interrupt when he goes for a walk, after writing letters on his first night at the Driscoll's?

5. Why does Helen cry when hearing the story about Raimonda and Gigliola?

6. What role does Gardiner play in Chapter Two?

7. Why don't the Driscoll siblings ask Aldred about his war experiences?

8. Who is more curious about each other; Aldred about the Driscoll siblings or the siblings about Aldred?

9. Why doesn't Aldred want to interview Helen and Benedict about the suicide?

10. Why is Aldred equally happy and sad to be around Helen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Barry Driscoll with Benedict Driscoll. What makes them equally vital characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Who are the healers of the book? Who heals and how do they heal? Discuss the idea of healing by using examples and at least three characters.

Essay Topic 3

How does tragedy help Aldred seek out and find happiness?

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