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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. Where does Xan take Theo to walk after their meeting?

2. What is Theo's purpose for keeping a diary?

3. What does the Church of England replace the sign of the cross with?

4. "I never understood Dr. Faron's precise function when he was Warden's Adviser and it hasn't become clearer with his absence and the passing of three years." Who says this?

5. Which word does the author NOT use to describe the Omega officer who visits Theo's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do you think Theo's experience with his father's death will shape him as a man?

2. Who are the flagellants in the park and what do they represent of society?

3. Describe Theo's concerns that he writes about in his diary after his visit from the State Security Police.

4. How are the memories of Theo's daughter and father different? How are they similar?

5. What is the Chief Inspector alluding to when he mentions his niece seeing Theo talk at Oxford University, and how does he do this?

6. Describe the role of Woolcombe in shaping Theo's character.

7. Though he eventually is asked over, for what event is Theo not invited to the home of Helena and her new husband?

8. How does Theo try to sway Julian away from her plans, and how does she defend her motives?

9. Why do you think Theo is repulsed so much by the Quietus, even though it seems to be his society's norm?

10. Discus the Evangelist Rosie McClure, and what she is a representation of.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Theo and Xan are alike and different in many ways. Compare and contrast these two characters. Suppose Theo had not been related to Xan, how do you feel this would have affected the story? Also, Theo and Xan were rather close growing up, but Theo even says that it is almost as if they were just companions. Suppose their bond had been much stronger. How would this have affected the events that played out?

Essay Topic 2

What are the largest revelations or turning points in the book? How do they change the behavior of the characters? How do they affect the actions of the story?

Essay Topic 3

There are many interesting characters in this book, and the events that unfold lead them to grow tremendously. Pick two and discuss their growth. Who has grown the most, and in what ways? How do the events of the book affect them personally? You may also write about how you think certain characters did not grow.

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