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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. Which of the following does NOT describe Philip's life now?
2. Which of the following does NOT happen when Philip kisses Anne-Marie in her bedroom?
3. What does Philip admit to not having much of?
4. At what type of business does Monsieur Jobs work?
5. Where will the narrator be staying while in Autun?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain why Philip is so annoyed by Anne-Marie's friend, Danielle.
2. What are the circumstances in which the narrator meets Philip Dean?
3. What does the narrator find at Anne-Marie's that makes him think about how advantageous Philip is and whether he should warn Anne-Marie about Philip?
4. Where does the narrator plan to stay while in Autun?
5. How does Philip view Anne-Marie's subordination and how does he plan to capitalize on it?
6. Why is the narrator leaving one city and what is his destination as the novel begins?
7. How does the narrator pass his winter days in public but not really engaging with anyone?
8. What is the point of view of the novel?
9. How does Anne-Marie intuitively feel about her relationship with Philip?
10. How does the meaning of "duration" vary for the narrator, Philip and Anne-Marie in the context of their lives?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The act of sex takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Salter's use of symbolism and imagery in the story as related to the the car and driving. What does the car represent? Which characters are especially affected by the car and driving and what do they mean to them?
Essay Topic 3
The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.
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