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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Philip's response when the narrator asks him about marrying Anne-Marie?

2. Which of the following does NOT characterize Philip?

3. What does Anne-Marie do as she and Philip make love the next morning?

4. How much money does Philip ask his sister for?

5. Which of the following is NOT something that the narrator finds in one of Philip's diaries?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the ongoing conflict inside Philip, especially regarding Anne-Marie. What is the source of the conflict? Why does it perpetuate?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

The narrator and Philip are both important to the premise of the story. Compare and contrast Philip and the narrator. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

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