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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 many people does it take to operate Allie's mechanical pump?

2. How does Allie refer to the childrens' camp?

3. What river does Allie want to look for instead of staying in the childrens' camp?

4. What does Allie give Mr. Haddy in return for his demolished boat?

5. What does Allie demand from the Indians after they tell him to leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jerry feel about his father in Laguna Miskita?

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

3. How do the three men who come to Jeronimo die?

4. Describe Laguna Miskita after it starts thundering.

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

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

7. What does Allie say happened to the U.S.?

8. How does the ice cube that is meant for the Indians over the mountain get broken?

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

10. Why does Charlie want to go to Guampu?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the gruesomeness of Allie's death. Why does Theroux have his main character die in such a grotesque manner? Why does he die with so little dignity? What is the significance of the vultures?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the minor character Emily Spellgood. What is her role in the novel? What does she represent for Charlie?

Essay Topic 3

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

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