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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Anne-Marie's possessions does Philip want her to get rid of?

2. Philip lies in bed in the hotel and contemplates _____________.

3. Why does Philip want to return to America?

4. What news does the narrator give to Anne-Marie?

5. What language do Anne-Marie and her family speak?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Salter uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the novel and note why they are examples of irony.

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

Create a brief character study of Philip. 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?

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