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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 startling news does Elizabeth learn about herself?

2. What happens to Jack in the tunnel explosion?

3. Part of Stephen's job is to write letters to __________________________.

4. What shocks Stephen about Isabelle's appearance?

5. Where does Stephen visit Jeanne?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Weir's response when Stephen asks him why he is so anxious to survive?

2. What are the circumstances that have Stephen and Jack trapped in a tunnel?

3. How is Elizabeth unlike her grandmother regarding her pregnancy?

4. How does Stephen behave with Jeanne that shows he still loves Isabelle and that the war has affected his mental state?

5. Who is Elizabeth and why does she have an interest in learning about her family's history?

6. What promise does Stephen make to Jack before he dies in the tunnel?

7. How does Elizabeth's life parallel Stephen's life regarding love?

8. Who is Isabelle in love with now? How does Stephen feel about seeing her after all this time?

9. What shocks Jeanne about Stephen's appearance when he visit her during his leave?

10. Who is Jeanne Fourmentier and in what circumstances does Stephen encounter her?

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

Describe the overall settings for the novel. Why does Faulks use the settings he does? What are the time periods of the story? How important are the time periods to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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