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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. On the boat, Isabelle's foot rests against ____________________.

2. What war is taking place during the book?

3. Where does Mr. Azaire take Stephen the next morning?

4. Stephen says his men do not respect him because _________________.

5. Why does Stephen hate the prostitute?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Stephen come to France?

2. What is revealed about Stephen's time with Isabelle as he reminisces during a leave from the Front?

3. Why does Stephen write to Isabelle prior to a big battle?

4. How does Jack feel about the letter he receives from his wife, Margaret?

5. What does Isabelle know her life will be when Stephen returns to England?

6. What does Jack's letter from his wife foreshadow?

7. What is the significance of Stephen's dream about a trapped bird?

8. Why does Stephen vow to protect Isabelle and how does she feel about it?

9. Why does Isabelle leave Stephen with no word when they are living in St.-Remy-de-Provence?

10. Why is Weir filled with anxiety when Stephen tells him he is taking him to the village one night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Develop a character study of Stephen. What are his physical traits? What motivates him? What are his personal characteristics? What else can you say about Stephen?

Essay Topic 2

Survival seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of survival? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 3

The nature of evolving roles is an important one in this story. Describe how it extends through setting, character, and issues and provide examples for each.

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