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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose funeral have Brock and Alice just attended?

2. Which of the following does Charleson say Brock does NOT have?

3. Who is the British Prime Minister that Darwin feels is to blame for the British problems?

4. What does the Frenchman say his wife will be cooking?

5. Which of the following does Brock NOT say about his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Brock. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of married women in the 1950s. Conversely, what is the role of unmarried women in the 1950s? What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? Do they have any freedoms that 21st century women do not have?

Essay Topic 3

The longing for excitement and fulfillment takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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