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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 does Allie refer to the front of the house in Laguna Miskita?
2. What does Allie put on as soon as he wakes up the morning after the ice plant explodes?
3. Where do Charlie, Allie, and Jerry look for metal parts and tools?
4. Who is the only Fox that doesn't come down with the squitters?
5. What animal does Mr. Haddy warn the Foxes about while they are at Laguna Miskita?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Allie try to charm the Thurtles?
2. Why does Mr. Haddy come to visit Charlie?
3. How does the ice cube that is meant for the Indians over the mountain get broken?
4. What do Mother and Allie argue about, and how do they resolve it?
5. Why does Mr. Haddy come to Cabo Gracias?
6. Describe Laguna Miskita after it starts thundering.
7. Explain how Allie dies.
8. How do the three men who come to Jeronimo die?
9. On the way back to Jeronimo, what does Allie say happened with the Indians over the mountain?
10. Why does Allie make Jerry ride on the little boat behind the floating house?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout "The Mosquito Coast," Allie Fox is highly critical of American culture. What points does he make about America and what problems does he see with his country? Choose three of his complaints about America and explain if they are valid in any way. Even if they have some validity, are his complaints contradictory?
Essay Topic 2
What is the role of ice in the novel? What does it represent for Allie and for the people of Honduras? How does ice drive the plot of the novel?
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the novel, Allie seems to change the past when retelling prior events. Choose two or three of those instances to write about. Why do you think Allie does this? Does he believe his own lies or is he simply trying to manipulate his party?
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