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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 greets Hope when she gets rescued after Almicar dies?

2. How many southern chimps remain after Mr. Jeb's death and after a chimpanzee fight?

3. Which chimp female follows the northern male chimps away after they attack her group?

4. What kind of plantation does Hope find herself in when she is wandering alone?

5. What is the presumed cause of Usman's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hope learn of a night-time chimpanzee fight and what does she discover with the information?

2. What explanation was given to Hope about the death of Usman and why does she believe it?

3. Explain in detail the chimp attack that Mallabar witnesses.

4. How does Hope's discovery among the chimps show her that she and John are not so different? What is it that they have in common?

5. Where does Hope live at the end of the novel? Describe her home.

6. According to Hope, what are life's three important questions?

7. What are some examples of catastrophes that Hope gives in discussing her catastrophe theory? Label each example with the type of catastrophe it represents.

8. In the end, what lesson does Hope say she's learned about life?

9. What chore does Almicar ask Hope to help him with? What is the purpose of the chore?

10. What does Hope ask for to end the fighting among the chimps? What becomes of her request?

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 a static character? What is a dynamic character? Identify two static characters and two dynamic characters from the story. Explain specifically what about each one makes it either static or dynamic.

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between conflict and crisis in a novel? How are they similar? Relate the differences and similarities specifically to "Brazzaville Beach."

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