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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. Why does the doctor think Peter is lucky?

2. How does Mrs. Fry know about Aldred?

3. Who does Peter know helps him with the dying child without question?

4. What about Benedict seems to improve, even as his health fails?

5. Who is given the Leith property in the will?

Short Essay Questions

1. How can the farewell kiss on the ship between Peter and Audrey be described?

2. Why does Aldred believe he has survived all of his past obstacles?

3. What does Bertram suggest Aldred do to get the Driscoll parents to approve Helen's move to England?

4. What do the Fry women think about Helen's love of Aldred?

5. What is Peter's long-term prognosis by the doctor?

6. Why does Aldred feel the need to visit George Laister?

7. Why is Peter so aware of his loneliness in Chapter 12?

8. Why doesn't Rita want to help Peter with the dying child?

9. Why does Aldred want to talk to Barry and Melba?

10. Why is Aurora planning on leaving England so soon after Aldred returns?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What makes Aldred capable of being a decorated war hero who turns into a pacifist? Explore the reasons he holds both distinctions.

Essay Topic 2

What does Professor Gardiner contribute to the overall novel? How does his small role at the beginning of the book affect the novel in general and Aldred in particular?

Essay Topic 3

How does tragedy help Aldred seek out and find happiness?

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