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

Short Answer Questions

1. What covers Anne-Marie's face after she and Philip make love?

2. Who is in the car that passes the cafe where Philip and Anne-Marie are having lunch one day?

3. Why is the narrator so frustrated with his interaction with Alix?

4. What does Philip do before making love with Anne-Marie when they return to their hotel room?

5. Which author does Anne-Marie claim to have read?

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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