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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. Who is the German solider who leads two men into Stephen's tunnel?

2. Why does Stephen return to France early?

3. What does Jeanne admit to Stephen?

4. How many men die in the tunnel explosion?

5. What does the person in #135 tell Elizabeth about Stephen?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Stephen's state of mind after Weir's death and what does Jeanne encourage him to do?

3. What does Stephen do on his leave in England?

4. What does Colonel Gray tell Elizabeth about Stephen when she is able to locate him?

5. Why does Jeanne hope to help Stephen who admits that he has lost reality?

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

7. What does Jeanne tell Stephen about Isabelle since the time she left Stephen?

8. What unusual relationship develops between Stephen and Levi?

9. What does Elizabeth learn about Stephen from his diary after Bob has cracked the code?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Develop a character study of Jeanne. What are her physical traits? What motivates her? What are her personal characteristics? What else can you say about Jeanne?

Essay Topic 2

Sebastian Faulks is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe each example and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the author's use of point of view in this story. Why did he choose to tell the story from the perspective he did? Cite an example of the point of view used.

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