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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 animal does Allie say Ma Polski looks like?

2. What language do the men in Fish Bucket speak?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 4, Charlie and Allie see a sign that says what?

4. What sick animal do the Foxes see in Seville when they deliver ice to the natives?

5. Mr. Haddy thinks the Foxes' new neighbors' last name is probably what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Allie force Mr. Struss to leave his village?

2. What do the Foxes find when they return to the Zambus with more ice?

3. With the ice plant complete, what does Allie dream of doing?

4. How does Allie come to own Jeronimo?

5. What does Charlie tell his mother he is afraid of?

6. How does Allie feel about American public schools?

7. Why is Allie highly critical of the migrant workers for leaving the jungle?

8. Why does Allie refuse to build the ice plant for Polski?

9. Why do the migrant workers visit the Foxes after dinner in Chapter 7?

10. How do the Foxes spend their first day off from work in six weeks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Allie begin to resemble Tiny Polski? Why is this resemblance significant? What does the resemblance say about Allie's reason for leaving the U.S.?

Essay Topic 2

"The Mosquito Coast" uses symbolism a bit. Explore the symbolism behind the mirror, the toilet seat, and the chisel that Allie gives to a group of Indians. What does each object represent and what do they represent as a whole?

Essay Topic 3

What is the relationship between Allie and Mr. Haddy like? Are they friends? Does Mr. Haddy respect Allie the way Allie would like? How do you think they feel about each other? Use examples from the novel to support your answer.

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