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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 title is Billy given in Part 2, Chapter 9?

2. The accommodations in France remind Billy of what?

3. What news does Billy receive at the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 3?

4. What does Geoffrey complain that he smells, at all times?

5. Why is Dr. Rivers worried Catherine's childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Billy's feelings for Sarah.

2. In Dr. Rivers flashback to Njiru, the witch doctor, what does Dr. Rivers think of Njiru's ability?

3. Describe the overall relationship Dr. Rivers shares with his family.

4. What is the irony in the lifestyle the officers are living in Part 2, Chapter 9?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 9, how does Billy feel about the choice he made to return to France to fight?

6. Explain the health problem Wansbeck suffers from.

7. Why is Ada trying to protect her daughter from Billy?

8. How does Dr. Rivers's treatment of Moffet make Dr. Rivers feel? Why?

9. Describe the character Sarah and her relationship with Billy.

10. When Billy learns he's returning to France, what is his reaction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sarah engages in sexual activity with Billy, an unconventional move for this era. Examine the different motivations that lead Sarah to break her chastity.

Essay Topic 2

Tension is a driving force behind The Ghost Road. Analyze the use of tension in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Family influence is frequently referenced in The Ghost Road.

1) How does Billy's family influence his life? How does Sarah's family influence her? How does Dr. Rivers family influence him?

2) Are family's portrayed in a consistent fashion in The Ghost Road? If not, whose family is unique?

3) How does family affect the choices made by the characters in the novel?

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