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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philip tell Anne-Marie to wear less of?

2. What does Anne-Marie do as she and Philip make love the next morning?

3. Why do the others not care to eat the food prepared by Billy and the narrator?

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

5. To what country does Philip tell the narrator that he'll be returning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the ongoing conflict inside Philip, especially regarding Anne-Marie. What is the source of the conflict? Why does it perpetuate?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author uses several instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback?

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