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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 Kate disappears, how does Stephen's life change?

2. On whom does Stephen compile research for his theories about Kate's disappearance?

3. What group was Stephen's first book about?

4. What was Stephen doing when Kate disappeared?

5. How does Julie respond to Kate's disappearance?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Thelma help Stephen during his struggle with Kate's disappearance?

2. When Julie came back from Chilterns, why were she and Stephen only able to stay together briefly?

3. How is Stephen Lewis described in Chapter 1?

4. Why are Stephen and Julie still at odds even after having sex?

5. What makes Stephen feel like a prosperous dad at the market?

6. What is important to Lord Parmenter in meetings?

7. How does Charles convince Stephen to publish the book as a children's one?

8. How is Julie described in Chapter 1?

9. How did Charles make the move into politics?

10. What does Stephen see at The Bell, and how does it affect him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julie and Stephen are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Julie had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Stephen had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger, and why?

Essay Topic 2

McEwan uses more than one iteration on the motif of children's education. Identify at least two motifs about children's education in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for The Child In Time. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did McEwan choose to use these places in The Child In Time?

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