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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. Which of the following is mentioned in Chapter 4?

2. Why does Katharine feel guilty?

3. With what group of people do the English patient and his team travel?

4. What happens at the German generals' party?

5. For whom does Caravaggio work during the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What activities do Hana and the English patient do together?

2. Describe the setting of Chapter 1.

3. Describe Hana's conversation with Caravaggio in the library after Kip and his partner arrive at the villa.

4. Describe the relationship between Caravaggio and Hana.

5. Though the English patient's profession is not overtly given, what do you think he does for a living? Why?

6. How does the English patient behave when he and Katharine are apart?

7. What do you think of the relationship between Hana and the English patient by the end of Chapter 1? Why?

8. How and why is Caravaggio tortured by the Germans?

9. What event in Chapter 3 brings Hana and Kip closer together?

10. What sort of presence does Kip have on the other characters in the villa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ondaatje uses a narrative point of view throughout his entire book. Why do you think he chooses to write this way? What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular story?

Essay Topic 2

Which character in Ondaatje's book is most likable? Why? Which character do you like the least? What is it about that particular character that causes you to dislike him or her?

Essay Topic 3

The villa is a significant part of Ondaatje's story. What does the wall symbolize? What similarities can you give between the wall and characters' qualities?

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