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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. Where is the Zambu Indian headed when he meets the Foxes in Brewer's Lagoon?
2. Who says, "We don't have any locks in Jeronimo"?
3. Who shows up on the beach when he hears of Allie's death?
4. When Charlie states that the Honduran jungle looks desolate, what city does Allie say Charlie has never seen?
5. What motel does Allie sarcastically tell Jerry they will stay in?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does a Miskito Indian help the Fox family when they are on their way to the sea?
2. How does Allie recall the situation with the three men who died in Jeronimo?
3. Why does Charlie wish that something bad would happen at Jeronimo when he and his group return from over the mountains?
4. Why is Jeronimo always full of people?
5. Why don't the Foxes mourn Allie's death?
6. Describe the three men who come to Jeronimo.
7. Explain how Allie dies.
8. How does Mother treat the Indians who recognize the Spellgood's vehicle?
9. On the way back to Jeronimo, what does Allie say happened with the Indians over the mountain?
10. Why does Charlie want to go to Guampu?
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 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.?
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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