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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 Montgomery tell Maolseachlainn the fight was about?
2. Who was visited every time Montgomery and his father went to Dun Laoghaire when Montgomery was a child?
3. Who is the first witness called to the stand?
4. How does Montgomery explain his father's personality?
5. What profession does Montgomery claim to have?
Short Essay Questions
1. Montgomery describes his old home as in disrepair and falling apart. At the same time, his mother tells him that he has gained weight. Why is it important that these two incidences are told together in Montgomery's story?
2. Is Montgomery's mother's reasoning for selling the paintings understandable? Why or why not?
3. In the beginning of the novel, Montgomery makes a point to say he is not a homosexual. Why does he continue to make references to homosexuals, as when comparing his lawyer to a boy he believes was in love with him when he was a child?
4. Why does Montgomery tell the court about his bad moods as a child?
5. The stable hand, Joanne, is very kind to his mother. This makes Montgomery very uncomfortable. Why would Montgomery be uncomfortable with the stable hand's kindness?
6. The author goes into detail when he describes Dublin after ten years. Why does he do this?
7. When thinking about first meeting Daphne, Montgomery says "Anna was the priestess in a ritual giving Daphne, the sacrificial offering, to him." Why does he say this?
8. Why does Montgomery tell his wife very little?
9. Explain the symbolism of Montgomery's recurring dreams about his father.
10. Why do you think the people who Randolph borrowed money from to give to Montgomery cut off Randolph's ear?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses flashbacks to tell the story of Montgomery. Why does the author use this method of storytelling? Are the flashbacks effective in telling the story of Montgomery's crime? Why are they effective?
Essay Topic 2
The title of the novel is "The Book of Evidence." Why is this an appropriate title to the novel? What is Montgomery's book of evidence?
Essay Topic 3
External conflicts happen throughout the novel. Give examples of at least three external conflicts in the novel. How do these conflicts affect the plot? Who is the protagonist in the conflict? Antagonist?
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