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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. Which Egyptian city was a major hub even when Europeans were still living in caves?

2. What is the bargain Claudia tries to make with God in the cathedral?

3. What was the subject of Claudia's nightmare in Chapter 13?

4. How does the opportunity given to Claudia by Mr. Hamilton help her career?

5. What is the stranger's birthday gift to Claudia in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the accident that severely injures Claudia.

2. What excites Claudia about seeing her book turned into a movie?

3. What fascinates Claudia about Memphis?

4. What uncharacteristic way does Claudia attempt to ensure Tom's safety when she learns he is missing in action?

5. What is ironic about Mrs. Hamilton allowing Claudia to go to Paris with Gordon?

6. Why does Jasper decide to pursue a career in TV?

7. According to Claudia, what does the destruction of Memphis reveal about history?

8. Whom does Claudia use for her standard of measurement when judging men and why?

9. Other than being grief stricken, what terrifies Claudia about not knowing how Tom dies?

10. Where are Tom and Claudia when he confesses that he wants to marry her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the protagonist and antagonist in this story. In what ways are the two characters similar? What are their differences? What is the relationship of the protagonist and antagonist in this novel? How might the story have differed if another character was the antagonist? Select a character and write about the difference you would expect.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the differences between major and minor characters in literature. Discuss Claudia as a major character and select two other characters to analyze as minor characters. How does Claudia fit the definition of a major character? How do the minor characters fit the definition?

Essay Topic 3

What is Claudia's main character flaw? How does it affect her relationships with Sylvia, Gordon, Jasper and Lisa? How does it affect her intrapersonally?

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