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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. Where did Henderson hitchhike to?

2. What would Henderson not agree to the death of?

3. What do Henderson and Dahfu make a pact to expect from each other?

4. How high is the platform?

5. What do the villagers kick and mock?

Short Essay Questions

1. What pact do Henderson and Dahfu make?

2. Why does Dahfur claim he needs a lion?

3. How does Henderson imitate the lion's behavior?

4. Why must Henderson try and lift the idol?

5. How does Romilayu save Henderson from evil?

6. Why will Henderson not turn back in Chapter Sixteen?

7. What is Henderson's bad feeling in Chapter Twenty?

8. What does Henderson remember about the argument with his father at Dick's funeral?

9. How does Henderson defend his sessions with Dahu and Atti?

10. Describe Dahfu's wife in chapter 18.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: "The character of Henderson is a portrayal of American societty's increasingly individualistic outlook. Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Bellow's writing style. How would you describe Bellow's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Bellow's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Henderson the Rain King is a famous book which has greatly influenced modern literature. Choose a book written after The Rain King that you think was influenced by the novel and discuss there similarities in terms of

a) plot

b) character

c) themes.

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