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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. When Finn introduces himself to Charlie's mother in Chapter 15, he says that he is recently out of His Majesty's prison where?

2. Who from Greek mythology did Rene say he would play in sculpting Eve into a suitable companion in Chapter 16?

3. What false name did Captain Cameron assume when pretending to be Eve's uncle in Chapter 4?

4. What composer is described in Chapter 12 as an Impressionist but less indulgent than Debussy?

5. In what month does Chapter 16 begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. By what methods do Eve and the other spies transmit messages in the novel?

2. What are Eve's first impressions of Finn when she meets him? What is Finn's job?

3. What happens in the china shop in Chapter 11?

4. Who was Baudelaire and what is his significance in The Alice Network?

5. What does Lili tell Eve about Rene's sexual proposition in Chapter 14?

6. What assets does Eve demonstrate as a spy in Lille?

7. What is Eve's mission in Lille?

8. What countries fought in World War II? What countries were allied and how did the war end?

9. How does Rene "save" Eve in Chapter 14? Why?

10. What are the two timelines of the novel and what are the similarities and differences of these timelines?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of setting in The Alice Network. Why is setting an integral part of this novel? What are the main settings that are introduced in the story? What time periods are explored?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character of Lili in The Alice Network. Upon what real historical figure is this character based? How much factual information is used in the development of her as a character in the novel? Is Lili a protagonist or antagonist? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's use of foreshadowing and red herrings in The Alice Network. How does the author use these literary elements to develop tension in the novel? How does the dual timelines of the narrative influence the use of foreshadowing and red herrings? What impacts did these devices have on you as a reader?

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