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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 Myrtle say she wants to do after she sees the limb?

2. What is the name of the young lieutenant Potter and George have dinner with?

3. Who does Myrtle wish kept a photograph of her?

4. What fruit does Potter say saved his and Myrtle's life?

5. What kind of ceremony does Pompey photograph?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the fifth chapter.

2. How does Pompey prove he is in love with Myrtle?

3. Describe the group's sea journey.

4. What does Myrtle do with her two oranges?

5. How does Myrtle respond to George's death?

6. Why does Jones describe himself as a circus animal?

7. Why does Jones think that an angel is watching over Potter?

8. Why does Dr. Potter think Myrtle is an interesting subject as far as fate is concerned?

9. Explain the author's use of foreshadowing in the discussion about survival between Potter and Jones.

10. How does Jones help the photographer balance his photograph?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick two characters 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?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does she use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

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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