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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 Rose tell Pinkie at the end of Part 7, Chapter 4?

3. What is Cubitt's reaction to Pinkie's admission of killing Spicer in Part 5, Chapter 5?

4. How does Mr. Prewitt's wife respond to Pinkie's knocking on the door in Part 7, Chapter 3?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rose go to Snow's after her marriage and who does she talk with there?

2. What note does Pinkie find from Rose and what does he do with it?

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

4. Where and how does Pinkie tell Rose about his plan in Part 7, Chapter 7?

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

6. How does Ida have the chance to talk with Rose in Part 4, Chapter 2?

7. Why is Pinkie becoming more aggressive and paranoid in Part 5, Chapter 1?

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

9. Where is Pinkie as Ida talks with Rose in Part 7, Chapter 2, and how does Rose tell him about Ida's visit?

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

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

The ending of Brighton Rock could be considered a surprise because of Rose's plan to listen to the record.

1) Describe three examples of how the element of surprise is used in Brighton Rock.

2) Explain some of the possible reasons why Greene might have decided to end the book in an unexpected way.

3) Analyze the effectiveness of the ending and whether or not you think it adds to or diminishes the story.

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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