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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 was Alec Carrière an apprentice as a young man?

2. What is the name of Joel's sister?

3. Who arranges Alec Carrière's medical care while he is ill?

4. What nationality is Zaga in the story "Soroche"?

5. How does Dr. Grant react when he first sees the sick patients aboard the ships at Grosse Isle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the state of the passengers aboard the ships at Grosse Isle?

2. What scientific breakthrough does Carrière make in the biologic world?

3. During the time that Adam Rowley is away, what does Laughlin spend his time discussing with Rowely's wife, Susannah?

4. Why are the Marburg sisters so wild?

5. What does Zaga do with Joel's money after his death?

6. Where did Alec Carrière grow up, and what was his ambition in life?

7. Why is Carrière jealous of Wallace?

8. What parallels can be found between Carrière and his idol, Alfred Wallace?

9. What is the state of Zaga's life at the end of "Soroche"?

10. What happened to Alec Carrière on his way home from Brazil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story "The Littoral Zone" Jonathan and Ruby meet under unique circumstances. How do the two scientists meet? What is their initial reaction to one another, and how does that reaction change over time? By the end of the story, what is the state of Jonathan and Ruby's relationship? Do you think they are happy with the outcome? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

What initially drives Dr. Lauchlin Grant to the quarantine station on Grosse Isle? How does Lauchlin's character grow and change over the course of "Ship Fever"? How do his contacts with Nora Kynd and the other Irish emigrants alter his view of the world?

Essay Topic 3

How did the parenting style in "The Marburg Sisters" affect the upbringing of Rose and Bianca? How did their father's involvement with the winery affect the girls' childhood? How did the Marburg sisters stay in touch with their parents even after their deaths? What message do you think Barrett is sending to her readers about parenthood through this story? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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