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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 does Pompey Jones switch the Persian rug with?

2. Who does Dr. Potter tell Beatrice a story about?

3. What is located on Myrtle Street?

4. Where do Georgie and the duck boy put Mr. Hardy's body?

5. What is Master Georgie's hobby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the group do once it is in Constantinople?

2. How do Rimmer, George and Pompey get the ape to turn around so they can take its photograph?

3. How does George cover up his father's death?

4. How does Myrtle and George's relationship develop in the opening chapter?

5. What is the situation when George, Myrtle and Dr. Potter arrive in Varna?

6. How does George stop Mr. Naughton from lavishing his affections on Myrtle?

7. Where does Myrtle follow George in this chapter?

8. How does Jones create havoc in the household?

9. What does Pompey Jones think is his role in life?

10. Describe Myrtle's early life.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

Essay Topic 2

You have been called to fight for your country. Your country has a draft system and you have no choice but to join up.

1. How would your life change if you left to fight in a war? How would your family react to you fighting in a war?

2. How could you try to get out of the war or make sure you were stationed in a safe place?

Essay Topic 3

What problems does George's generation face? How are the problems for George's generation different from the problems his father's generation faced? Identify and discuss a significant problems facing your generation.

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