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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 has Aldred's papers that are hiding under Benedict's bed?

2. What makes Peter realize he can never love Rita?

3. Who is Lillian Geary?

4. What happens to Peter?

5. Why does Barbara think the Fairfax boys don't talk to the local girls?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Sidney think Helen and Aldred will never see each other again?

3. What makes Peter compare Rita with Audrey?

4. What does Barbara think is the biggest reason as to why the Fairfax brothers don't talk to the local girls in New Zealand?

5. Why does Aldred turn down Calder's offer to work as a spy?

6. What presents do Aldred and Aurora give each other and why?

7. Why do the Fry women like Helen so much?

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

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

10. Why does Aldred think the idea of becoming a spy is an impossibility?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explore location as a vital part of the novel. Discuss the use of exotic locations, great distances and war-torn countries and the way location influences the plot.

Essay Topic 3

How does Aldred deal with solitude? Is he really unaffected by his propensity for being alone or is he merely coping out of necessity?

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