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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. At whose house does Willy arrive at the beginning of chapter 22?

2. What is the picture of on the front of the postcard?

3. What does Mary use to catch the green piece of glass Willy throws?

4. Why does Willy ask Barabara not to play for him?

5. What does Willy tell Jessica she is?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Kate and Octavia talk about later that night?

2. What is Mary thinking about as she walks along the beach?

3. What is Kate thinking about as she walks along the beach?

4. What did McGrath use to do for Radeechy?

5. Why is the Prime minister concerned about Radeechy's death?

6. What does Mary tell Ducane is making her unhappy?

7. Describe the meeting between Kate and Fiver.

8. Why does John Ducane want to break up with Jessica?

9. Why is Mary okay with Ducane hitting Pierce?

10. What does Willy think about Mary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Away from the main character examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. How does the author use all these elements to create a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the novel and helps to express character and theme:

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

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