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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 happens to cause Thunderclap to bolt?
2. Why is Tony annoyed?
3. What does Marjorie solicit of Jock?
4. Who wants to know how to find Jock Grant-Menzies?
5. What opinion does John offer about Brenda?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Brenda do the rest of the weekend at Hetton and why do you think she does those things?
2. Is it likely that John Beaver at this point is not really interested in pursuing something with Brenda Last?
3. What do you think is a theme that is introduced in this first chapter?
4. Why do you think Tony is unconcerned with Brenda spending time in London with her old social circle?
5. How is it obvious that though Brenda thinks she is in control of the relationship between her and Beaver, he actually probably has more control over it?
6. How does it seem that Brenda has absolutely no concern for Tony nor for her own reputation?
7. What are several things revealed about Jenny Abdul Akbar?
8. How is it that John Andrew gets caught in the middle of the problems between his parents?
9. What does Tony find annoying and why do you think he put himself in the situation?
10. What occurs in this chapter to demonstrate how far Brenda has sunken into self deceit?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In chapter 2, "English Gothic: Part Three," Brenda is just taking the first steps on the road to adultery. Discuss the following:
1. Is it obvious yet that Brenda consciously intends to develop her curiosity of John Beaver into a full-blown affair? Why or why not?
2. Is it obvious yet that John consciously intends to develop his flirtation with Brenda into a full-blown affair? Why or why not?
3. What is similar about these two characters that puts them on the path to having an affair? Could either have stopped this becoming an affair, or is the dye already cast by this early chapter?
Essay Topic 2
As in almost any text, there are a number of symbols and metaphors present in A HANDFUL OF DUST. Discuss one of the following:
1. Choose three major symbols in the novel and discuss their meanings as they occur in various places throughout the text.
2. Choose two major metaphors in the novel and discuss their meanings as they occur in various places throughout the text.
3. Discuss the symbols of Hetton Place as it relates to Tony's ideals and beliefs.
Essay Topic 3
In , Chapter 3, "Hard Cheese on Tony , Part 1," Tony encounters Jock at the Brat's Club. At first Jock feels a little awkward with Tony, since everyone knows about Brenda's affair with John Beaver. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think it is wrong of Jock to know something so important to Tony's life and not tell him? Why or why not?
2. Where are there other examples in the text when Brenda's affair is being discussed? Give examples and analyze the motives of the characters and morality of the situation.
3. Do you think Brenda not saying anything sooner is motivated out of compassion or greed? Give specific examples.
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