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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. What false information does the King relay?
2. Who intercepts Grey to keep him from arresting the King and Marlowe?
3. Why does the King seal the door to the cellblock after those who invited are inside?
4. What does Smedly-Taylor offer Grey to appease him about the weights?
5. How do Marlowe, Larkin and McCoy decide to spread news about the war?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Marlowe's visit with McCoy in the infirmary.
2. Describe the "birthday party" of the elite who are invited to a barbecue.
3. Why does Sean refuse to go on stage and what changes his mind?
4. What happens when the King offers Marlowe $108 dollars as Marlowe's take in the transaction with Prouty's watch?
5. Why are King and Marlowe in the King's tent at the opening of Chapter 19 and what happens?
6. What does Dr. Kennedy say about Marlowe's arm?
7. Who intercepts Lt. Grey as he goes to arrest Prouty and Marlowe, and why does Grey allow himself to be distracted?
8. What happens when Lt. Grey stumbles from illness and what is the result?
9. Who does the King invite to start up a rat breeding operation and what is the plan?
10. Why will the airfield detail have an agreeable aspect to it?
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
Religion/spirituality often plays a role in a person's ability to survive difficult circumstances. Discuss the following:
1. Choose 5 characters and discuss how religion and/or spirituality plays a role in their lives at Changi. How important is faith to each character? Does faith contribute significantly to the character's survival? How about the character's choices he makes during the incarceration at Changi?
2. Compare/contrast Theo Drinkwater with Father Donovan. Which man seems more sincere? Which seems to truly be interested in the men's welfare? Who seems to live his beliefs the clearest? Is either man all good or all bad? Why or why not.
3. How much of a role would your religious/spiritual beliefs play in your life if you were in Changi?
Essay Topic 3
Right from the very beginning, it is obvious that some men will survive their experience in the camp and some will not. Discuss one of the following:
1. Describe the physical/emotional/spiritual/psychological characteristics of the men who survive and do so quite well in the camp. Who are some of those men? Describe each one briefly.
2. Describe the physical/emotional/spiritual/psychological characteristics of the men who do not survive or fare poorly in the camp. Who are some of those men? Describe each one briefly.
3. Analyze your own personality and discuss whether you think you would be a survivor or not. Choose several situations and discuss how you would have managed them.
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