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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 method do they use to solve mathematical problems?
2. Where does Hope move to when she gets divorced?
3. What is Gunter's nationality?
4. What is Lena's new baby named?
5. Who says John and Hope should end the farce of their marriage?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain who Hope's research team includes.
2. Describe John's research work early in his marriage to Hope.
3. Other than funding, what uncontrollable obstacle does Mallabar's research team face? How does the obstacle affect their work?
4. What is the importance of Fermat's final theorem to this story?
5. What are the living arrangements for the researchers at Grosso Arvore? What is included at the camp?
6. Why, in the beginning of the story, is the research crew so small?
7. Describe the process by which Hope and the other researchers begin their study of chimps.
8. Who is Clovis and what are Hope's feelings about him?
9. How does Hope feel when she confronts John about his infidelity?
10. What is Usman's job? What exactly does he do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What interests and experiences of the author's own life might be drawn upon for inspiration in "Brazzaville Beach"? Explain your answers and give an overview of William Boyd's life. Reference secondary materials to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 2
What is the difference between tone and mood? What was the tone of this novel? What was the mood? Was it consistent throughout or did it vary? Define the terms tone and mood and use examples from the text to support your thoughts.
Essay Topic 3
Write a character description of Ian. Was he a major character or minor one? Support your answer with specific evidence from the story and include definitions of major and minor characters.
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