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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 kills Frederick Barker?

2. What does George criticize at the meal?

3. Where is Gillian while Ruby is in the kitchen?

4. Which of these is not a gift Ruby receives for Christmas?

5. What was the occupation of Nell's first fiance, Percy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of church does Auntie Babs attend?

2. What visitors does Bunty receive while in the hospital?

3. Describe the movie Jack and Nell went to when he was home on leave.

4. What happens to Lawrence?

5. How was Jack killed?

6. How is Ruby received when she returns home?

7. What story do they tell Bunty when they get home?

8. What does Ruby witness their last morning on holiday that she probably shouldn't have?

9. Why does Nell keep the children from leaving for the train station?

10. What mystery surrounding Lillian is revealed at the end of Footnote (ii)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The character of Ruby is one that grows and changes over the course of the novel. Discuss the development of her character and the importance it has on the story.

Essay Topic 2

What is the meaning of a "bottom drawer"?

Essay Topic 3

How does the title of the novel, "Behind the Scenes at the Museum," represent the text as a whole?

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