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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 Bruno say he would have become if something didn't happen at a certain time with his father?

2. What shrieks in triumph as Guy runs away?

3. What was the only thing Miriam had said to Guy in her letter?

4. How does Guy think he can set up Bruno for his father's death?

5. What is the name of Miriam's new lover?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Guy feel about the first letter Bruno sends him?

2. How does Anne react when Guy tells her about the difficulties he is having with Anne?

3. Describe how Guy kills Bruno's father?

4. How does Bruno cover Guy's real identity to his mother?

5. What does Bruno think Miriam looks like before he sees her?

6. How does Guy react to the news that Miriam has had a miscarriage?

7. How does Bruno use Anne to persuade Guy to kill his father?

8. Describe Bruno's father's hobby.

9. What are the main differences between Bruno and Guy?

10. What is Bruno's relationship with his mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does Bruno's mother play in "Strangers on a Train"? How would the book change if she was not part of it? What effect does her presence in the story have on the other character?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

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