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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 Aldred consider the closest thing to home he has?

2. What is Peter doing while Aldred is out on a long walk by himself?

3. Why is Peter Exley invited to tea by the ladies?

4. How does Peter describe Canton?

5. What country is Brigadier Driscoll from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Peter Exley and Hendriks talk about on the ship?

2. Why doesn''t the affair between Aldred and Aurora last?

3. What role does Gardiner play in Chapter Two?

4. As Benedict's health worsens, what is his greatest desire?

5. Why doesn't Aldred mind being alone?

6. Why does Helen cry when hearing the story about Raimonda and Gigliola?

7. Why might Aldred be jealous of Tad?

8. Why does Peter think Aldred is dead?

9. Why is Professor Gardiner in prison during the war?

10. Why is Peter happy about making the move to MacGregor Road?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is death used throughout the book? What does it prompt? What does it cause? Who does it affect? Use examples from the novel to discuss how death affects the plot and the characters.

Essay Topic 2

Explore location as a vital part of the novel. Discuss the use of exotic locations, great distances and war-torn countries and the way location influences the plot.

Essay Topic 3

How does culture affect Peter Exley throughout the novel? Use at least three examples of how it affects his life, his relationships and his actions.

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