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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 Philip NOT say when Anne-Marie suggests having sex in the woods?

2. Who does Anne-Marie ask Philip to meet?

3. What do Philip and Anne-Marie attempt to attend but is canceled because of rain?

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

5. Why is Philip annoyed with Anne-Marie when they go swimming?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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