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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. In the beginning of Chapter 2, the narrator describes a line that Adrian used to quote. "History is that certainty produced at the point where the imperfections of memory meet the inadequacies of" what (113)?
2. In asking if characters change over time, the narrator states in Chapter 2, "Our attitudes and opinions change; we develop new habits and eccentricities; but that's something different, more like" what (194-195)?
3. What is one of the main themes/motifs in The Sense of an Ending?
4. Terry tells the narrator at the pub in Chapter 2 that "Mary" is not Adrian's mother but what?
5. What river does the Wobbly Bridge cross?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the protagonist perceive his past with Veronica when he first receives the letter regarding Mrs. Ford's inheritance?
2. Where does the protagonist meet Veronica for their third meeting in Chapter 2? How is this setting described?
3. What commentary does the narrator provide regarding the building of character in Chapter 2?
4. How does the protagonist respond to the letter he reads from Veronica's envelope in Chapter 2?
5. How does the narrator go about dealing with Veronica during their early exchanges on email? Is he successful using this tactic?
6. Who is T. J. Gunnell and why does the protagonist meet with him in Chapter 2?
7. Who does Veronica point out to the protagonist during their third meeting in Chapter 2? What information does she reveal to the protagonist during this meeting?
8. Why does Margaret eventually tell the protagonist that he is on his own in Chapter 2?
9. How does Veronica describe her parents' deaths in Chapter 2?
10. How does the protagonist express his remorse to Veronica regarding the letter in Chapter 2? How does she respond?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the significance of the Severn Born in The Sense of an Ending? Where in the novel does the author describe this phenomenon? What do you think it symbolizes? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of memory in The Sense of an Ending. How does the author evoke this theme through symbolism, imagery, and setting? How does the author explore this theme through characters and their actions and motivations? What commentary does the narrator provide regarding memory?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and analyze the character of Margaret in The Sense of an Ending. When and where did the narrator meet Margaret? How does he characterize their marriage? What led to their divorce?
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