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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. Why is Hale afraid to shirk his Kibber responsibilities in Brighton?

2. In what way does the photographer reply to Pinkie's request for the prints of Spicer in Part 3, Chapter 3?

3. How many people were at the church for Hale's funeral?

4. Where is the scar that the boy at the pub has in Part 1, Chapter 1?

5. Which one of the following best describes the ordering process of Rose and Pinkie at the restaurant in Part 2, Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pinkie convince Spicer to accompany him to the track the next day in Part 3, Chapter 4?

2. How does Ida react to seeing Hale's police file?

3. What happens to upset Pinkie even more after he is released from the police's custody in Part 3, Chapter 3?

4. What condition is Ida in when she wakes up in Part 3, Chapter 1?

5. How does Pinkie get arrested at the end of Part 2, Chapter 2?

6. How does Pinkie respond to Spicer's warning about the mob's participation in more killings in Part 2, Chapter 1?

7. What do Pinkie and his gang discuss in Part 1, Chapter 2?

8. What do Pinkie and Colleoni discuss at the Cosmopolitan in Chapter 2, Part 2?

9. What two surprises are waiting for Pinkie and Spicer at the track in Part 4, Chapter 1?

10. Why do Pinkie and Dallow visit Brewer, and what takes place there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain three examples of how the outsiders and the natives of Brighton are an essential part of the town and the story. Also, provide an analysis of the influence that both groups have, which seems to be more successful throughout the book, and why.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the importance of good vs. evil as a major theme in Brighton Rock, including examples from the book of how each main character considers the opposing sides, and an explanation of your opinion about how good is ultimately successful.

Essay Topic 3

As the story develops, Pinkie loses more and more control until he reaches a point where it appears that there is nothing left for him.

1) Describe why control might be so important to Pinkie's character.

2) Explain four instances where Pinkie displays a loss of control, and what it represents for the situation he is in.

3) Analyze Pinkie's attempts to control others and his situations, and why the attempts backfire.

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