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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 Larkin make a batch of blachang?
2. For whom are Marlowe and the King waiting at the beginning of Chapter 19?
3. What does the King do with the ring?
4. What does Marlowe believe about the war?
5. When does the King say he will pay Timsen?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who does the King invite to start up a rat breeding operation and what is the plan?
2. Why does Sean refuse to go on stage and what changes his mind?
3. Describe the negotiations between Timsen and the King for medical help for Marlowe.
4. What happens when Lt. Grey stumbles from illness and what is the result?
5. Why isn't Marlowe successful in going after the money and how is he care for with the medicines Timsen gets?
6. Describe the scene where Marlowe acts as a go-between.
7. Describe the transaction between the King and Shagata.
8. What does Dr. Kennedy say about Marlowe's arm?
9. How does Marlowe manage to obtain a radio and what is the King's reaction?
10. Describe Marlowe's visit with McCoy in the infirmary.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 12, as the King haggles with Torusumi about selling a wath, King is very much aware of the fact that saving Face is an essential element of the Asian mindset. If the King gives Torusumi the opportunity to save face, it will make for a more successful transaction and keep Torusumi from seeking revenge. Discuss the following:
1. Research the concept of "saving face" and write in your own words a definition for the concept.
2. How does the King allow Torusumi to "save face"?
3. Does the King seem concerned with saving face in this transaction? What about in any other situation in the book?
4. Which characters seem concerned with saving face? How do they demonstrate this?
Essay Topic 2
Lt. Grey accepts the principle of the lesser evil and that the ends justify the means. Discuss the following:
1. Define and discuss the phase "the ends justifies the means"?
2. What is the "ends" for the men in Changi? What is the means of obtaining that end? Is the means always good? Moral? Justified?
3. Can someone in such a situation as Changi choose to always take the "high road" and still survive? Do any of the characters do so? Discuss with examples.
Essay Topic 3
"Politics" and manipulation influence much of what happens in KING RAT. Discuss one of the following:
1. Describe the political situation in KING RAT and how it impacts the actions of three of the major characters.
2. Discuss and analyze several people who try to manipulate others and their responses to the manipulators.
3. Do you think the Politics of a group of civilians in a similar situation would be different from that of the military, which has a system of rank that in some ways limits politics? Or does a military structure limit politics?
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