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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 does the author say came ahead of time?

2. Why does the narrator decide he must build a shelter?

3. Which one of Bioy's stories does the writer mention in the introduction?

4. What does the woman's bosom make her look like?

5. What wakes the narrator from his sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the adventure story an object of scorn in 1880 Britain?

2. What discoveries does the narrator make in the basement?

3. Why does the narrator decide against escaping the island?

4. Why does the narrator think he will never get to see Faustine again?

5. What does the narrator feel about the woman he sees watching the sunset?

6. What does the narrator want to expose in his books?

7. Describe Casares' upbringing.

8. What is happening in the museum when the narrator enters to find food?

9. Why does Morel call the museum the Museum?

10. How does Morel say he can use his machine to make it seem like Madeline is in the room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the introduction say about Casares? How is the introduction helpful in understanding the novel?

Essay Topic 2

How does Morel's machine work? Does the machine have any links with real life technology? What could Morel's machine be used to do in contemporary society?

Essay Topic 3

What does the fact the narrator worships an image say about 1940s society? Do the students think the author's view point is still relevant today?

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