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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. After Kate disappears, how does Stephen's life change?
2. What was Stephen doing when Kate disappeared?
3. How does Stephen acquire wealth and fame at Gott's publishing house?
4. What is the name of the pub where Stephen goes after he gets Julie's note?
5. What was Kate wearing the day she disappeared?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are Stephen and Julie still at odds even after having sex?
2. What makes Stephen feel like a prosperous dad at the market?
3. When Julie came back from Chilterns, why were she and Stephen only able to stay together briefly?
4. How does Stephen look for Kate when she disappears?
5. What is Stephen's memory about bicycles that he wants to remember with his family, and why does it bring about some fear and regret in him?
6. What does Stephen see at The Bell, and how does it affect him?
7. Why did Stephen take Kate to the market alone?
8. How is Kate attired the day she is missing?
9. How does the young girl in yellow at the station interact with Stephen?
10. What is Stephen hopeful for as he waits for Julie?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Certain relationships create a good foundation for the story. When Stephen asks his parents about his bicycle memory by the sea, they all interact in a very convincing manner.
Describe why this relationship is believable.
Essay Topic 2
One of the main themes in the book is ethical and social responsibility. List at least four examples where McEwan employs this specific theme. Is the battle between making ethical choices obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in this kind of battle? Do you think the right person or group won? Does good always triumph over evil in the case of The Child In Time ethics?
Essay Topic 3
McEwan uses more than one iteration on the motif of children's education. Identify at least two motifs about children's education in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.
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