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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 Fevvers think that that Rosencreutz wants to take from her?

2. Why is Walser concerned that Buffo might not be able to perform?

3. Which character comes out squealing?

4. What does Rosencreutz say is the secret of youth?

5. What does Madame Schreck invite Fevvers to work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What imagery does Carter use to describe the ice cream shop?

2. Describe Colonel Kearney and his pig Sybil.

3. What is Walser's part in the clown's act?

4. Describe Mignon's life story.

5. Describe the clown's interaction with each other.

6. What changes in Fevvers character take place when she becomes the Winged Victory?

7. What does Rosencreutz tell Fevvers during the meal?

8. What does Walser see in Fevvers dressing room?

9. In what way do you think Walser's decision to sign up for the circus was an important one to make?

10. How does book 2, chapter 3 mark a transition in the relationship between Fevvers and Walser?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Walser's character. What is Walser's character background? What is Walser's motivation? Why do you think Carter specifically chose Walser's character to fall in love with Fevvers?

Essay Topic 2

Carter hints at problem between Russia and America as early as 1897. Using one example in the book discuss how Carter shows these problem. What do you think caused this problems? Are there still problems between the two countries today?

Essay Topic 3

Carter was a feminist. Using two examples from the novel discuss the ways the story reflects Carter's political ideas?

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