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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 article of clothing is Bus noted for wearing?

2. How does Captain Kelley's daughter die?

3. What item has Luther gone in search of on the island?

4. Captain Samuel Kelley is known for ________________.

5. The Red House whorehouse is for ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dr. Paul Benoway decide on not censoring Timothy Hewitt's letters to his wife?

2. Who is Bloody Mary and how did she get her name?

3. How is Bus overthrown for Tony Fry in Latouche's affections?

4. What concerns does Lt. Pearlstein have about a ravine and a coral hill on Konora?

5. What outrageous situation do the men encounter as they attempt to make their final landing in the beat-up aircraft?

6. What is Atabrine and what do the natives use it for?

7. Who is Achilles Barzan and why is he a fugitive?

8. What are Bloody Mary's plans for Joe?

9. What is the irony of how Kelley's discipline benefits the navy but is disastrous in his personal life?

10. Who is Latouche Barzan and what is her relationship with Bus Adams?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michener is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Boredom takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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