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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. Who does Susan find when she goes to Mr. Foe's home on May 1st?

2. What is the first indication Susan receives, in April, that there is a problem with Mr. Foe?

3. Where does Friday live in Part Two?

4. What does Susan compare Friday to when she decides not to send him on the ship?

5. What does Susan tell her young guest about that person's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Foe impact the novel in Part Two?

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

3. How does Susan feel about Friday in Part Two?

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

5. What is Susan's reaction when Mr. Foe's letter is returned unopened?

6. Describe the settings in Part Two.

7. What are Susan's insecurities in Part Two?

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

9. Why is Susan's dance important?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The time period in which Foe takes place offers political and cultural meaning to Susan's tale. Relate this to:

1) Friday.

2) Women.

3) Power.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of parenthood, motherhood and giving birth recur often in Foe. Discuss the importance of this theme in relationship to:

1) Susan and Cruso.

2) Susan and Friday.

3) Susan and Mr. Foe.

4) Susan and her daughter.

Essay Topic 3

Objects such as the terraces, Friday's tongue, the wig and robes, and the slate are used symbolically throughout the telling of Foe. Select any one object that has strong literary meaning for each of the four parts of the novel. Describe the object, what it symbolizes and analyze the author's reasons for including it in the novel.

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