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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. How long do the Foxes and the other residents of Jeronimo work before they get a day off?

2. Who does Allie say is the bravest person in their group?

3. What does Allie want Polski to do with his asparagus?

4. Where does Charlie's new friend go to school?

5. Where are the Indians that Allie wants to take ice to?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Allie, how does he come to work for Polski?

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

3. Describe what Jeronimo looks like when the Foxes first arrive.

4. Describe what Charlie sees when he goes into the field near his house looking for Allie.

5. Why does Mr. Haddy's boat's motor catch on a rock?

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

7. What items do the Foxes buy when they go shopping in Chapter 6?

8. Describe the condition that the Foxes leave their house in when they depart for the shore.

9. What reason does Allie give for why he doesn't believe in God?

10. Describe what Charlie sees when the family first arrives in Honduras.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Allie Fox is adamant about his hatred for "scavengers." What is his meaning when he uses this term? Who does he apply it to? How is his hatred for scavengers ironic?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the use of religion in "The Mosquito Coast." Choose three events from the novel that deal with religion and explain their significance. What do you think Theroux is saying about religion?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel Jerry and Charlie often butt heads. Compare and contrast the boys and explain what roles they play in the novel. How would the novel be different without either of them?

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