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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 Allie name his floating hut?

2. How long does it take the Foxes to get from the Miskito village to Guampu?

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

4. Who ties Allie's hands behind his back?

5. Where on Allie's body has he been shot?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Mother treat the Indians who recognize the Spellgood's vehicle?

4. How does Allie try to charm the Thurtles?

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

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

7. How does Emily try to help Charlie?

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

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

10. How do Charlie and Jerry trap their father?

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

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 3

Throughout the novel, while Allie grows more manic, Charlie grows more mature. Choose three instances where Allie becomes enraged at Charlie for knowing something he did not know. Explore Allie's reason for becoming angry and explain the significance of Charlie's growing maturity.

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