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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. The nature of Dean's attraction to Anne-Marie seems to center around _______________.

3. What does Anne-Marie's mother think of her relationship with Philip?

4. What is the state of Philip and Anne-Marie's relationship in Chapter 30?

5. Why has Philip gone to visit his sister?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of the narrator. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of the narrator, Anne-Marie, Cristina and Billy. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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