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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. Doyle works for ________ at the inn.

2. Where does Doyle try to go when he's running from Horrabin?

3. What is Horrabin's father's name?

4. What is the name of the poet Doyle is researching for a new biography?

5. Who is Doyle waiting for in the Jamaica Coffee House?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the time tourists arrive at the lecture?

2. What is curious about the bullet shot at Doyle?

3. What happens after Doyle pays a beggar to take him to Horrabin?

4. Jacky is captured by Horrabin's beggars and put down a hole. What happens up until her escape?

5. How does Jacky end up at the river where Doyle is being pursued?

6. What happens when Doyle and Romany first meet?

7. What happens to Fairchild when Doyle first arrives at the beggar's house?

8. Describe the Master.

9. Describe Jacky.

10. How does Doyle leave the gypsy camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In ancient Greek theater, there was a protagonist and an antagonist, but also a deuteragonist and a tritagonist. The deiteragonist was the second main character with less importance than the protagonist. The tritagonist was the third main character, less important than the protagonist and the deiteragonist. Select a character to fit each category, using examples to explain why each one fits.

Essay Topic 2

What symbols are found in the book? What importance do they have? Describe how the use of symbols enhances the story.

Essay Topic 3

What themes can be found in the book? What scenes or dialogue define the themes? How are Jacky and Doyle affected by the themes? Are the themes relevant to real life?

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