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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. As Rose realizes in Part 7, Chapter 1, what day is it?

2. What do Pinkie and Rose eat under the pier in Part 6, Chapter 2?

3. Eventually, how much does Pinkie secure the permission to marry Rose for?

4. Where does Pinkie tell the rifle-game proprietor that he and Rose are going in Part 7, Chapter 7?

5. What is Ida determined to do in order to convince Rose about the mistake she is making?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Cubitt's reaction to Pinkie's admission to killing Spicer?

4. How is Cubitt described in Part 6, Chapter 1?

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

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

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

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

9. How do Pinkie and Dallow respond to Colleoni's offer in Part 7, Chapter 5?

10. How does Pinkie ask Rose to marry him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Define in detail the impact of irony in literature along with how it is used in fiction. Include three examples of irony in Brighton Rock and an analysis of how effective each example is.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the idea of fear in the story, specifically, the effect it has on Pinkie as the plot develops. Include examples of what Pinkie fears the most, why he has these fears, and how they manifest.

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