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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. Where does Hope live at the end of the story?

2. After the killing of Mr. Jeb, who is the remaining baby chimp of the southern group?

3. What does the popping of a balloon show?

4. At whose property does Hope live at the end of the story?

5. Who, according to information at the end of the book, were the MIG-15 planes stolen from that were used in the civil war?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Hope learn about Eugene and Ian on her way back to Grosso Arvore after her kidnapping?

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

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

6. According to Hope, how is life like calculus?

7. What, briefly, is the mathematical set John dreams of creating and where is he while he is tries to develop it?

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

9. What does Hope learn from the Norwegian consulate?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

A main character has good and bad qualities, giving the character dimension. Discuss Hope's good and bad qualities. Are the "bad" qualities really bad? Support your answers with examples from the novel.

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