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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alix think Philip spends so much time in Autun?

2. Which of the following does NOT characterize Philip?

3. Which of the following does Anne-Marie NOT do after Philip dies?

4. What is the sharp feeling Philip has on the way back to the hotel?

5. Which of the following is NOT something the narrator is in the process of documenting about Autun?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Anne-Marie. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting for the novel. Why does Salter use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the car that Philip drives. What does the car symbolize for the story? What does it symbolize for Philip in particular?

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