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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 David decide he must go into town?
2. How does David determine which direction he is heading?
3. What does David struggle with as he debates about going back to the woman in town?
4. Why doesn't David ask God for help in saving the young girl?
5. What does David lose into the sea?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe how David saves Maria from the fire.
2. Explain why David knows so many languages, and how this might be able to help him.
3. Why was crossing the road, a dangerous task, a type of turning point for David?
4. Explain why the man on the ship does not turn David in, and how he helps him to escape.
5. Explain what the man tells David to do to escape.
6. Describe the scene with the man who loses his glasses. What does David do, what is the couple's response, and why is it disturbing for David?
7. Why was it so important for David to clean himself so thoroughly?
8. Explain why David thinks Angelo is stupid.
9. Explain David's reaction to the baby.
10. Explain how David comes to the home of Giovanni.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the novel, there is constant contrast between the life David has led, and the life of the more privileged in society. Compare and contrast David's life with the life of others, making sure to touch on concepts such as freedom, choice, materialism, education, and self identity.
Essay Topic 2
Another popular theme in the novel is the power of faith, both in mankind and in God. Discuss the role faith plays in the novel, both in terms of its power to help, and its power to destroy when faith is lost.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the novel, David makes the attempt to "win" over those around him, including the guards, and those who are cruel to him. Locate at least two of these circumstances. What is the situation? Why does David feel the need to "win" against these individuals? What does this say about David, as a person? Do you think David's actions make him petty, or righteous? Why?
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