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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. What has happened to Dr. Potter's hat?

2. What fruit does Potter say saved his and Myrtle's life?

3. Where did Pompey Jones meet the photographer he now works for?

4. Who does Dr. Potts say George should never have confided in?

5. Where does the soldier shoot himself to get out of fighting?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Myrtle respond to George's death?

2. What does Myrtle do with her two oranges?

3. How does Pompey prove he is in love with Myrtle?

4. How does Myrtle react to Jones' sexual advances?

5. What is Dr. Potter's opinion of Pompey Jones?

6. Why has Pompey come to Constantinople?

7. What reason does Dr. Potter give Myrtle for marrying Beatrice?

8. What does Jones tell Potter he wants from life?

9. Why does Jones think that an angel is watching over Potter?

10. Why does Jones describe himself as a circus animal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the structure of the novel.

1. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2. Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

Essay Topic 2

Choose two of the following people and outline their influence on Myrtle's life:

1. George

2. Mrs. Hardy

3. Beatrice

4. Pompey Jones

Essay Topic 3

What problems does George's generation face? How are the problems for George's generation different from the problems his father's generation faced? Identify and discuss a significant problems facing your generation.

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