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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. After playing cards, what does Aristedes do?
2. From whose point of view is Part Two, Chapter Fourteen?
3. Who is Charis having an affair with in Part Two, Chapter 13?
4. In Nanda, who joins Felix in pursuing Gabriel?
5. How often does Charis write Gabriel?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where is Gabriel held as a prisoner in Part Three, Chapter Six and how does he escape?
2. What are Charis and Felix's thoughts on their affair and Gabriel?
3. Do you think Von Bishop wants to go after Gabriel? Why or why not?
4. What happens when Felix goes to the pond to think in Part Two, Chapter Seventeen?
5. Describe Gabriel's journal.
6. What consequences do the British face for not heading Walter's advice?
7. What political reason is there for Gabriel to remain in the hospital?
8. What does Felix decide to do after Charis' funeral?
9. Why do you think Charis commits suicide?
10. What are Felix's interactions with Aristedes?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What do you know about William Boyd? How has his background influenced the writing of An Ice Cream War? Use examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
An Ice Cream War tells the story of how World War I affects the lives of many characters in both Europe and Africa. The characters include British, German, and American characters who are both men and women. These characters are pulled into a war they do not fully understand and their lives are forever altered. Examine the historical context of the time period and what influence it has on the events in the novel. Use examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 3
There are two main settings in the novel An Ice Cream War. In an essay, describe the settings of the novel and analyze the affect the setting will have on the conflict.
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