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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 does Susan say she is eager for Mr. Foe to complete her project in May of Part Two?

2. What does Susan thank Mr. Foe for giving back to her?

3. What does Susan catch some boys trying to do, in April of Part Two?

4. What does Susan find on the side of the road at the end of Part Two?

5. What haunts Susan about what she finds on the side of the road at the end of Part Two?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the mystery surrounding Susan's lost child.

2. Why does Susan decide at the last moment not to put Friday on the ship to Africa?

3. Is Susan a loving person?

4. Describe Susan and Friday's living conditions when they first arrive in the city in Part Two.

5. Is Susan self-sufficient or dependent on others?

6. Why does Susan doubt young Susan's story?

7. What is the significance of Susan putting her written pages into Mr. Foe's basket?

8. Describe how Susan and young Susan first meet.

9. Why is Susan's dance important?

10. Why is the case of recorders important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The use of signs or tokens to which Susan can return again and again to rewrite her own story gives Foe a surreal feeling. Analyze one of these signs, its significance to the story, and its effectiveness.

Essay Topic 2

Visual imagery in Foe is very strong. Select three example of visual imagery that are used effectively by the author, explain what they are used to achieve, and why they have a large impact on the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Power and the oppressed is a theme in Foe that is illustrated by specific characters, objects and events. Explain this in terms of:

1) Friday's voice.

2) Susan's desire to tell the story of the island.

3) Any other relevant instance.

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