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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of fish does Philip say he would be?

2. What is Anne-Marie carrying when the narrator sees her on the sidewalk?

3. Why is the narrator embarrassed at this point in his life?

4. What is Anne-Marie's demeanor while at dinner with Philip and the narrator the next night?

5. What is a major part of why Philip is so pleased with Anne-Marie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Salter uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the novel and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the book's title. What did the author mean by calling the novel A SPORT AND A PASTIME? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict inside Philip, especially regarding Anne-Marie. What is the source of the conflict? Why does it perpetuate?

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