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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. How is Angus able to put things in Frank's food?

2. How does Frank describe the wasp factory after learning she is a girl?

3. In "Space Invaders," what does Frank say the wasp factory is about?

4. Why does Frank say Eric was transferred to different hospitals?

5. Where does Frank meet Jamie in "Space Invaders"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Eric calls Frank in "Running Dog"?

2. In "The Prodigal," why can't Frank get an answer from Angus about his study?

3. Why does Frank become angry with his father in "The Prodigal"?

4. What does Frank do when he sees the dog on fire in "Running Dog"?

5. After learning she is a girl, how does Frank feel about her life?

6. What does Frank do when he finds Eric in "What Happened to Me"?

7. What does Frank look for in "Running Dog"?

8. Whose deaths were predicted by the wasp factory?

9. In "Space Invaders," what does Frank say about gender?

10. What is the wasp factory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the commentary this novel provides on gender development. How do Angus and Frank illuminate this process? Give examples from "The Wasp Factory" to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

What does the wasp factory represent?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the use of at least three literary devices in this novel. What is the effect of these? Are the devices effective? Why or why not? Give examples of each literary device in the novel.

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