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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 is Gabriel's response when a German officer and two askaris approach him?

2. Who helps Gabriel escape?

3. During the pursuit, describe Von Bishop's feelings towards Gabriel?

4. What is Walter's assignment in the British army?

5. What feeling describes how Charis feels about her affair?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Von Bishop's reaction to what happens to Gabriel when he is caught?

2. What comparisons does Charis make between the two brothers, Gabriel and Felix?

3. How does Felix nearly get shot while teaching the Portuguese troops?

4. What are Felix's interactions with Aristedes?

5. What consequences do the British face for not heading Walter's advice?

6. How does Felix end up in Nanda?

7. What questions does Dr. Venables ask Felix about Charis?

8. Describe Gabriel's journal.

9. What is shocking about Part Two, Chapter Thirteen?

10. Why do you think Charis commits suicide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In An Ice Cream War, Felix Cobb, the protagonist, can be described as a dynamic character because he evolves throughout the novel. Contrary to Felix is his brother, Gabriel. Gabriel is a static character because he remains the same, a dedicated soldier, throughout the novel. In an essay, examine the role of dynamic and static characters in the novel An Ice Cream War.

Essay Topic 2

What is Felix's motivation for being in the war? Write an essay that analyzes the theme of redemption as related to Felix's motivation for serving in the war.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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