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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. Why does Angus say he wanted to drive women from his life?

2. When does Eric come home from college?

3. What death does the wasp choose in "The Wasp Factory"?

4. At the end of "What Happened to Me," what does Frank say about her path?

5. Who does Frank say insanity is for?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Running Dog," how does Frank explain insanity?

2. What does Frank mention while playing "Space Invaders" with Jamie?

3. How was Angus able to convince Frank he was a boy?

4. What does Angus tell Frank about his gender?

5. Why did Eric's relatives hold an intervention when he was a child?

6. What happens when Eric calls in "The Wasp Factory"?

7. What is strange about the specimen jar Frank finds in Angus' study?

8. What does Frank think about before falling asleep in "Space Invaders"?

9. How does Frank describe his childhood relationship with Eric?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is revenge a theme in this novel? What role does revenge have in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

What is the author's commentary on gender roles? How does the author use Frank to deliver this message? Give examples to help support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Frank as a narrator. Is he reliable? How do his tone and word choice impact the novel?

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