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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 Vince say he detested the surgeon?

2. Who did Amy love to watch camping out in the nearby fields?

3. Who does Amy say she chose over Jack?

4. What does Amy say is all she ever wanted?

5. How is Mandy related to Neville?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the characters think about as they look at the war memorial?

2. How does Ray think insurance works?

3. What does Vince do at Wick's farm?

4. Why did Ray refuse to sell Jack his camper van?

5. Why does the situation in the pub in Rochester feel surreal?

6. Why does Amy say she hates Jack?

7. What deal did Vince offer Ray for the use of his yard?

8. What does Vince say they are looking for?

9. How does Lenny react when Vince starts to unscrew Jack's jar?

10. Why did Amy decide not to tell Jack about her affair with Ray?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the time period? How does Swift use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Ray's divorce affected one of the following areas in his life:

1) Work.

2) Social life.

3) Intimate relationships.

4) Family.

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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