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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 white men do Allie and his party see in the Indian village?

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

3. What does Allie say is the only thing keeping him sane?

4. Where does Mother say she wants to walk to from Brewer's Lagoon?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the three men who come to Jeronimo.

2. How do Charlie and Jerry trap their father?

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

4. Describe Laguna Miskita after it starts thundering.

5. How does Allie feel about the Acre?

6. What do Mother and Allie argue about, and how do they resolve it?

7. Why does Charlie want to go to Guampu?

8. Why does Charlie wish that something bad would happen at Jeronimo when he and his group return from over the mountains?

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

10. Why does Mr. Haddy come to visit Charlie?

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

How are the Foxes similar to the missionaries who frequent Honduras? How are they different? Are they also like the strangers with guns? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Allie Fox is often kinder to strangers than he is to his own family. Cite two examples of this and explain what it says about his nature. Does he seem to love his family, despite his actions? Explain your answer.

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