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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 happens when Nicholas returns to the house?

2. What does Nicholas discover the next morning?

3. Who is observing Julie and Nicholas?

4. What gift does Mrs. de Seitas give to Nicholas?

5. How does the group describe Nicholas' personality?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nicholas feel about Julie and Alison in this section?

2. In addition to the script, what other item does Nicholas find in the underground cavern?

3. What does Mitford tell Nicholas?

4. What does Nicholas tell Julie when they are alone and how does she respond?

5. What new relationship does Conchis share with Nicholas?

6. What does Nicholas notice in the house after he finishes his swim and what information does he learn?

7. In what way does Nicholas surprise Conchis?

8. Why does Leverrier refuse to speak with Nicholas about his personal experience at the villa?

9. How does Nicholas feel about his reactions to Conchis' tests?

10. What does Nicholas challenge Alison to accept?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does the reader empathize with the character of Nicholas? Do you believe it is justifiable to feel empathy for Nicholas? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the theme of NIcholas' transformation from the beginning of the novel through the end? Would you describe him at the end as being as selfish, overly indulgent and lazy as he was at the beginning?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways were climaxes in this novel matched in narrative with sexual ones within the novel? Do you believe this was the author's intention? Why or why not?

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