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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 tells Leonard he is being recalled in Chapter 21?

2. What is Otto wearing in Chapter 16?

3. Why doesn't Leonard put the luggage in the lockers in Chapter 19?

4. What does Leonard give the man he meets in the cafe in Chapter 20?

5. What does Glass want to talk to Leonard about in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Leonard view London during his holiday visit?

2. How does Leonard feel when he reads the newspaper?

3. Describe the appearance of Otto.

4. Why is Leonard nervous to take too many rests with his cases in Chapter 19?

5. What does Leonard think that he has entered into, in Chapter 19, when he arrives home?

6. In Chapter 21, now that the tunnel has been discovered how does MacNamee view the success of the project?

7. How does Leonard compare his circumstances with Maria in Chapter 13 with their circumstances earlier in the book?

8. What problems does his hands shaking cause Leonard in Chapter 21?

9. Why is Maria afraid to call the police in Chapter 17?

10. As Leonard is leaving the apartment in Chapter 18, what emotion does he feel towards Maria and the apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

McEwan utilizes the literary tool of irony extensively throughout The Innocent. Using at least three textual examples, describe how McEwan utilizes irony to establish themes, strengthen characterizations and add humor.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Leonard's view of his relationship with Maria changes drastically, however, Maria's views of their relationship remains somewhat the same. Discuss the dichotomy of how these view differ and how they reflect upon the character that holds them.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel Leonard and Maria's relationship changes dramatically several times. Using textual examples, describe how the shifts in their relationship resonate with the themes of love, judgment, and redemption.

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