The Mosquito Coast Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 100 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Mosquito Coast Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 100 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 is the name of the Miskito clan that the Foxes meet while traveling in their floating hut?

2. What time is it when Mr. Haddy visits Charlie to give him a package?

3. What TV program does Emily suggest watching with her family at the end of Chapter 28?

4. What does Jerry want to use to kill Allie?

5. What are the Spellgoods eating when Charlie and Jerry see them through their window?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Haddy come to Cabo Gracias?

2. Why is Jeronimo always full of people?

3. How does Jerry feel about his father in Laguna Miskita?

4. What do Mother and Allie argue about, and how do they resolve it?

5. Why does Charlie wish that something bad would happen at Jeronimo when he and his group return from over the mountains?

6. Explain how Allie dies.

7. What happens to the Foxes' garden and home after it starts raining?

8. How does Mother treat the Indians who recognize the Spellgood's vehicle?

9. How do Charlie and Jerry trap their father?

10. Why don't the Foxes mourn Allie's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is it ironic that Allie tries to bring technology to Honduras? Why is the family's dependence on technology significant to the novel?

Essay Topic 2

"The Mosquito Coast" uses symbolism a bit. Explore the symbolism behind the mirror, the toilet seat, and the chisel that Allie gives to a group of Indians. What does each object represent and what do they represent as a whole?

Essay Topic 3

How are the Foxes similar to the missionaries who frequent Honduras? How are they different? Are they also like the strangers with guns? Explain your answer.

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