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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. What gemstone is described in Osla's engagement ring?

2. Who was Prince Philip set to marry in the coming weeks in the Prologue?

3. Who arranged all the details for Mab's wedding to Francis?

4. When is Chapter 27 set?

5. What procedure was being planned for Beth in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does "bombe" refer to in the novel (and historically)?

2. What event in Mab's past led to her distrust of men?

3. Who is Dilly Knox and how is he described?

4. What is the Spy Enigma and what sets it apart from the others?

5. What is Clockwell and how is this setting described?

6. Who was Prince Philip and how is he described?

7. Where has Osla returned from when she arrives in England in Chapter 2? Why was she there?

8. How would you describe the language style in The Rose Code?

9. How is Beth treated at Clockwell?

10. How does Beth describe the inhabitants at Clockwell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's language style in The Rose Code. How would you describe the dialogue of the characters? What differences can be seen in the characters' dialects? How easy or difficult did you find this language style to read and understand?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of the novel as they apply to society and international politics today. Why is this novel relevant in today's society? How does the story reflect upon our cultural ideals and practices? What statement(s) do you think the author is making about our contemporary world through this book?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the historical context of The Rose Code. When does this novel take place? How important is the historical context of the story? Could this story be told in a different time and place? How would that change the story?

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