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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 Ida tells Rose about how lust is distracting her, how much of youth does she say also has the same problem?

2. What does Phil ask Ida to do in Part 7, Chapter 6?

3. According to Cubitt, what was used to kill Hale?

4. Where does Crab go after talking to Cubitt?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Cubitt go to the Cosmopolitan and who does he meet first there?

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

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

5. How does Pinkie ask Rose to marry him?

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

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

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

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

10. How are Pinkie and Rose married?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast the worlds of Ida and Pinkie, including an analysis of their situations and supporters, the paths they have taken, and examples of the effect that their decisions have had on the story.

Essay Topic 3

Rose is a key character throughout the book for many reasons.

1) Describe Rose's character, her background, and the role it could have in her decisions.

2) Explain Rose's view of life and how she considers her relationship with Pinkie.

3) Analyze any changes that take place for Rose's character and her decision to live at the end of the book.

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