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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the voices pronounce the word other?

2. What kind of men does the secretary say he needs?

3. Where does the man tell Yank to hide the newspaper?

4. What do the prisoners give the word democracy?

5. What is wrapped around Yank's head?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their goal? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the differences between a play and a book in terms of the following:

1. Language.

2. Character.

3. Structure.

4. Setting.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss elements of the narrative structure: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion.

Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

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