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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. In Chapter 2, what is the name of Lancelot's friend?

2. In Chapter 5, who dominated the dinner conversation?

3. The day after, Lancelot went where after breakfast?

4. Lancelot's family has deep roots in what region of the US?

5. Who is Elgin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Margot do to the pigeonnier?

2. When does Lancelot claim to remember why he is in the hospital?

3. How did Lancelot know the Grand Kleagle and what did he do to him?

4. What is Ideo-Personal-Dynamics?

5. Why would Elgin do anything for Lancelot?

6. What is Lancelot's design for a new world?

7. What does Lancelot believe love causes?

8. How does Lancelot attempt to talk to the girl in the room next door?

9. When Raine flirted with him, what did Lancelot think might be the reason?

10. Who is Elgin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a "foil" in literature? What is the purpose of the foil? Give at least two examples of characters in this book who function as foils and describe their purpose.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast what Lancelot believes Margot and Anna symbolize? How is this represented? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What is a flashback? How does the author use them in this book? Are they effective? Give at least three examples in support of your answer.

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