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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 didn't the rafting group notice?

2. What color was the male German's backpack?

3. What was the last thing Richard said to Christo?

4. What was not one of the islands natural barriers?

5. What had the people on the other island done?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long did Richard's frustration last in regards to the world and Koh Phangan?

2. What lie did Richard tell to Christo?

3. Why did Richard and Keaty spike the stew and what was the result of this tampering?

4. What drew the sharks attention, and how did Richard spear it?

5. How did Francoise know about Richard's kiss? What did she thank him for?

6. What did Bugs do to the corpse of Sammy and what was Richards' explanation for his behavior?

7. What things did Richard note in the asides about of the Swedes?

8. What was Sal insinuating that Richard should do in regards to Karl?

9. Who argued on behalf of the rafters and what was the outcome? Why didn't Richard prevent this outcome?

10. What had made Richard feel mildly put out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss which of the characters from within the novel you would have as a friend or ally and why. What characteristics of that person would make an excellent friend? Would you trust them? Why or why not? Are there any indications throughout the novel that this character isn't trustworthy? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Sal's descent from leader to dictator. Was it likely that the rest of the camp understood or noticed the change in Sal? How or why not? Hypothesize on whether or not this had an impact on the commune's downfall.

Essay Topic 3

Discern a reason why Richard suddenly seemed to have a lack of interest in Francoise towards the end of the novel. Compare the amount of time Richard chooses to reflect upon Francoise and think about her towards the end of the novel. How might this be considered a precursor for his own downfall?

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