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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What make of car is involved in the accident that Philip and Anne-Marie pass on the way to the countryside?

3. What are Philip and Anne-Marie doing at the beginning of Chapter 32?

4. In what city is the nightclub where Philip and Anne-Marie located?

5. What event does the author foreshadow in connection with anal sex in Chapter 25?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in France during the 1960s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Salter is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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