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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What limits Gabriel's ability to see while marching towards Tanga?

2. Why is Felix rejected for military service?

3. What nationality of soldiers are responsible for Gabriel fleeing?

4. What is the name of the hotel Smith stays at after leaving his farm?

5. How long does Liesel Von Bishop stay away from Africa?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Germans continue to fight the war in Africa?

2. What is Walter's experience in the army like in Part Two, Chapter Twelve?

3. What happens in Part Two, Chapter Five when Gabriel's unit goes ashore?

4. Describe Felix's reaction to Amory at the party at her apartment.

5. How does Walter try to get his farm back?

6. Describe how Walter ended up in Africa.

7. What benefit is Bilderbeck to Gabriel?

8. What do the Germans do to Walter's farm?

9. Describe Gabriel's recovery in Part Two, Chapter Eleven.

10. How do Gabriel and other British soldiers get trapped in a ditch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Part Two, Chapter Thirteen, it is revealed that Charis is having an affair with Gabriel's brother, Felix. Analyze Charis' justification for the affair and the comparison she makes between the two brothers.

Essay Topic 2

What do you know about William Boyd? How has his background influenced the writing of An Ice Cream War? Use examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Boyd writes An Ice Cream War using shifting point of views. Describe Boyd's style in reference to point of view and analyze the effect of Boyd's use of a variety of point of views.

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