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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Latimer say Grodek's car suggests?

2. What time does Grodek write that his chauffeur will pick Latimer up?

3. How much money do Peters and Latimer ask Dimitrios for in their letter?

4. What does Grodek tell Latimer he should do?

5. After agreeing to Peters' plan to blackmail Dimitrios, what does Latimer contemplate in his own hotel room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Think about the history of the city of Smyrna. Why do you think the author chose to include this long history in the novel? How is it essential to the plot? Make sure you work closely with the text.

Essay Topic 2

As the protagonist, Latimer's character is extremely important. Write an essay about the characteristics of Charles Latimer, providing very strong examples in the book of the ways he acts and reacts to certain events.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the role of women in the detective novel. How are women portrayed in this novel? What strengths do they possess? What weaknesses? Make sure to use strong examples.

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