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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. Whose artwork will accompany Stephen's first book?

2. What does Stephen do with Julie when he gets to her house after leaving the pub?

3. How does Stephen acquire wealth and fame at Gott's publishing house?

4. Where is it hinted that Kate might be found dead?

5. Who does Stephen meet with at Gott who convinces him to change the genre of his book?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Julie described in Chapter 1?

2. How did Thelma help Stephen during his struggle with Kate's disappearance?

3. What fear do the police instill in Stephen by mentioning the docks?

4. What does Julie do that makes Stephen angry with Julie?

5. What happens when Stephen submits his first novel to Gott's?

6. How is Kate attired the day she is missing?

7. Why did Stephen take Kate to the market alone?

8. How does Stephen view the sex that he had with Julie in the months afterward?

9. What does Stephen see at The Bell, and how does it affect him?

10. What makes Stephen feel like a prosperous dad at the market?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julie and Stephen are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Julie had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Stephen had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger, and why?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book The Child In Time? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for The Child In Time. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did McEwan choose to use these places in The Child In Time?

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