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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 Rose suggest her and Ida talk in Part 4, Chapter 2?

2. What does Ida tell Phil at the end of Part 6, Chapter 1?

3. What task does Pinkie give to Dallow in Part 7, Chapter 4?

4. How long does Rose ask Pinkie to postpone his plan for at the end of Part 7, Chapter 7?

5. When Pinkie arrives back at the boarding house in Part 5, Chapter 2, what is Rose holding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pinkie visit Mr. Prewitt in Part 7, Chapter 3?

2. What happens when Pinkie tries to get a room at the Cosmopolitan after he and Rose are married?

3. How does Pinkie ask Rose to marry him?

4. What crime does Pinkie commit in front of Mr. Prewitt in Part 4, Chapter 3?

5. What is Rose's response when Pinkie informs her of his doubt about their marriage?

6. What does Ida tell Rose in Part 7, Chapter 1, and how does she respond?

7. How is the permission of Rose's parents negotiated in Part 5, Chapter 3?

8. Where do Pinkie and Rose seek shelter after their marriage and how does Pinkie record a message for Rose?

9. What information does Ida receive from Cubitt during their conversation?

10. What assurance does Rose give to Pinkie in Part 7, Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of imagery in literature, including three examples of imagery in the book, and the effect they have in supporting the scenes, the moods of the characters, and their surroundings.

Essay Topic 2

There are a number of symbols in the novel that represent the characters and their situations.

1) Describe the reasons why symbolism is an effective technique for a mystery novel.

2) Explain three examples of symbolism in Brighton Rock.

3) Analyze the points that Green is attempting to make with the symbols.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss all aspects of the theme of right and wrong in Brighton Rock, including three examples from the book of how the theme is applied to the main characters and the plot.

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