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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years has Charles spent in Central America?

2. Why does Charles claim meeting Rex is good for Julia?

3. How does the German boy avoid going to the army?

4. What kind of disorder is Sebastian fighting in question #99?

5. The German boy tells Charles that Sebastian is in __________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Waugh use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss 's Waugh's life. In what way do you think his life and personality is reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 3

In 2008, Brideshead Revisited was made into a film starring Emma Thompson. Why do you think the themes and ideas in the book are still relevant 50 years later? Do you think the ideas are timeless and universal? Why do you think this is the first time the novel has been made into a film?

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