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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator scream at Morel to humiliate him?

2. How is the aquarium different from the last time the narrator saw it?

3. Why does the narrator decide against killing himself?

4. What does Morel say will happen after three days?

5. What does Faustine tell Morel she thinks he is?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way is it strange that the people come back to the island? How does the story change when the people return?

Essay Topic 2

What are the story's supernatural and fantasy elements? How does Casares use fantasy and supernatural elements to create meaning?

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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