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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 Mr. Haddy use to start a fire?

2. How many days does Allie force Jerry and Charlie to ride in the dugout behind the boat?

3. Where do the Foxes go in their stolen vehicle?

4. What insect does Allie tell the white men that Jeronimo is infested with?

5. What does Mr. Haddy bring to Charlie that he doesn't want Allie to know about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Allie dies.

2. Why does Mother refuse to leave Guampu when Charlie gives her the keys to the Gurneys' vehicle?

3. What trade deal does Allie make with the Thurtles?

4. How does Allie recall the situation with the three men who died in Jeronimo?

5. How does a Miskito Indian help the Fox family when they are on their way to the sea?

6. How does Allie feel about the Acre?

7. On the way back to Jeronimo, what does Allie say happened with the Indians over the mountain?

8. Why does Mother think that Allie is driven to invent?

9. How does Allie react when Charlie tells him about a natural insect repellent?

10. Why does Mr. Haddy come to Cabo Gracias?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

Why is it ironic that Allie tries to bring technology to Honduras? Why is the family's dependence on technology significant to the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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.?

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