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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 is Bethia to sleep at Corlett's?
2. Who does Bethia welcome herself?
3. What does Bethia say about Caleb at commencement?
4. What does Bethia want to do?
5. How is the journey to Cambridge?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Bethia relieved when they board a vesself for Cambridge, and how is her first day there?
2. Why has Noah Merry come to Cambridge and what news does he bring?
3. Why is Samuel's marriage proposal to Bethia interrupted, and what how does Bethia handle the situation.
4. Describe a little about Anne's life.
5. What does Bethia do in order to help Caleb when he is dying?
6. What is the time frame when Chapter 1 of this section opens and why is Bethia writing again?
7. Describe the argument Bethia and Makepeace become embroiled in one day at the memorial for their father.
8. How does Bethia help Caleb die with peace and dignity?
9. What happens to Joel on his way to the mainland?
10. How has Makepeace arranged to buy Bethia out of her indenture?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Geraldine Brooks.
2. What in Brooks's background may have helped her in writing Caleb's Crossing? What may have influenced the way she depicts various characters and scenes?
3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.
4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?
Essay Topic 2
Caleb's actions in Chapter 7 can clearly be seen as an important component of his overall journey and intention - to be as fully native a man as he can within the context of being as fully Christian a man as he can. The former is his identity, the latter is the filter through which that identity can function to the benefit of his people. In other words, Caleb's choices and his reactions to those choices are clear manifestations of the work's thematic interest in the struggles faced by individuals to define individual identity; in particular, finding the balance between what internal drives dictate and what external circumstances demand.
1. Discuss, in depth, the conflict between Caleb's native culture and the Christian religion. Use examples from your life and Caleb's Crossing to support your answer.
2. How do you think Caleb's choices and his reactions portrays the them of identity? Use examples from your life and Caleb's Crossing to support your answer.
3. Do you think the balance between internal drives and external circumstances is universal to the human race? Why or why not? Use examples from your life and Caleb's Crossing to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Caleb's Crossing and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Caleb's Crossing is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
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