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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 the summer, Tristan makes imaginary plans with Susannah, but only wants what?

2. While Sarah is in the bathroom, what does Nordstrom do?

3. How does Susannah feel about Tristan leaving?

4. What habit does Nordstrom disclose?

5. What does Susannah get Tristan to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place at the meeting between Nordstrom, Sarah, and Slats?

2. How does Tristan receive the ship back from the British?

3. How does a woman end up with Samuel's gold pocket watch?

4. How does Alfred feel about Susannah? Does she feel the same in return?

5. How do the boys learn of Samuel's death? How does Tristan react to his death?

6. What does Nordstrom write in his diary?

7. What does does Nordstrom do on his way to his appointment with the psychiatrist?

8. What takes place directly after Sonia's graduation?

9. What does Phillip discuss philosophically that seems to upset Nordstrom?

10. What happens when Tristan comes down with dysentery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tristan's response to Samuel's death is surprising.

Part 1) How does Tristan react? Why might he react this way?

Part 2) How do others treat him, because of his reaction? Why?

Part 3) How does Tristan's reaction and feelings about Samuel's death affect him throughout the rest of his life? How does his behavior affect those around him?

Essay Topic 2

Nordstrom has feelings of death and loss.

Part 1) What causes these feelings? How do these feelings affect him?

Part 2) How do these feelings begin to change? What might be causing this change? How do you know this?

Part 3) How do these feelings lead him to dream of being a chef by the sea?

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism exists in REVENGE.

Part 1) Describe two examples of symbolism. Of what are they symbolic?

Part 2) How does this symbolism enhance the story?

Part 3) How does this symbolism or that which is being symbolized support a theme in this story?

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