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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 gift does Mrs. de Seitas give to Nicholas?

2. What is Nicholas offered in exchange for keeping quiet about the activities with Conchis?

3. Where does Nicholas think he is when he wakes up?

4. What information came to light about Mitford?

5. How does Nicholas feel when he wakes up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nicholas see at the end of the long procession that is carried by four men and what is the purpose of this item?

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

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

4. What happens to Nicholas as he follows Julie to the house?

5. Who visits Nicholas and what purpose does Nicholas believe this visit serves?

6. What does Nicholas do to try to reconcile with Alison and what does he say?

7. What replies does Nicholas get to his letters about Julie and how does this make him feel?

8. What does Alison tell Nicholas when he accuses her of lying?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an analysis of Nicholas' relationship with woman as described throughout the novel. How would you characterize these relationships? Are any of them healthy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What events within the novel break down Nicholas' pre-conceptions about himself? What new preconceptions does this lead to? Why do you think this?

Essay Topic 3

Write an analysis of this book based on the consideration the revelation at the novel's conclusion that most all Nicholas experiences is engineered and manipulated by others. Include an examination from beginning of the novel through the end of the novel including specific examples from the text.

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