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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. Why did the English patient refer to Katharine as his wife?

2. Who does Hana find sleeping on the couch?

3. In Chapter 6, who does the English patient begin to talk to about his past?

4. How long did the English patient walk in the desert?

5. How does Lord Suffolk die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Caravaggio and the English patient similar in their motivation for love in this chapter?

2. Is it surprising to you to find out that the English patient was a spy during the war? Why or why not?

3. Why would the English patient need to be particularly careful around Geoffrey Clifton? What was significant about his character?

4. In the beginning of Chapter 10, how does Kip prove that he is intentional about making his relationships with others solid?

5. Explain the conflict between Hana and Caravaggio concerning the English patient's identity.

6. How does Katharine die?

7. Describe the scene in Naples that Kip tells to Hana.

8. How does Hana resolve the issue of her father's death?

9. What is Kip's relationship with Lord Suffolk like?

10. What occurs that leads to changes in the relationship between Kip and Caravaggio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does Ondaatje incorporate the concept of man versus self in his novel? Which character do you think is the best example of man versus self and why?

Essay Topic 3

Some have identified the plot of "The English Patient" as somewhat confusing. Would you agree or disagree? Why?

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