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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. Who offers to take Leonard into work with the cases in Chapter 19?

2. Who does Leonard call in order to stop the sentries from looking in the cases in Chapter 20?

3. Who calls Leonard on the phone when he first arrives home in Chapter 19?

4. What is the name of the man in charge of the Soviet garrison who is publicizing the tunnel discovery?

5. What does Maria wrap Otto's body parts in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the note Leonard receive from MacNamee in Chapter 20 contain?

2. According to Maria, how did her boss respond when she gave her notice in Chapter 22?

3. How does Leonard feel when he reads the newspaper?

4. What does Leonard think that he has entered into, in Chapter 19, when he arrives home?

5. Why does Maria think that Otto has hidden in her wardrobe in Chapter 16?

6. How does Leonard view London during his holiday visit?

7. Why hasn't Leonard given any information to MacNamee in Chapter 17?

8. Why is Maria afraid to call the police in Chapter 17?

9. What does Leonard dream about in Chapter 19?

10. How does Maria look when Leonard goes to see her in Chapter 21?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of setting within The Innocent. Make sure to discuss at least two different settings and how the descriptions of those settings are integral in the development of the themes and characters.

Essay Topic 2

How does the character of Glass compare and contrast with the character of Leonard and what themes arise from the comparison of these two characters?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Leonard's view of his relationship with Maria changes drastically, however, Maria's views of their relationship remains somewhat the same. Discuss the dichotomy of how these view differ and how they reflect upon the character that holds them.

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