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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. Who has Aldred's papers that are hiding under Benedict's bed?

2. What makes Peter realize he can never love Rita?

3. What gift is Aldred bestowed the night he returns to England?

4. Why does Barbara think the Fairfax boys don't talk to the local girls?

5. What does Peter write to Aldred about his feelings of Hong Kong?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Barbara think is the biggest reason as to why the Fairfax brothers don't talk to the local girls in New Zealand?

2. Why doesn't Rita want to help Peter with the dying child?

3. Why does Aldred believe he has survived all of his past obstacles?

4. Why do the Fry women like Helen so much?

5. Why is Peter so aware of his loneliness in Chapter 12?

6. What makes Peter compare Rita with Audrey?

7. What are the crisis' that Aldred must deal with upon his return from Nagasaki?

8. Why does Aldred think the idea of becoming a spy is an impossibility?

9. Why does Sidney think Helen and Aldred will never see each other again?

10. Why does Aldred feel the need to visit George Laister?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the women and the role they play in Aldred's life. Choose at least three women in the book and discuss the influence they have over Aldred and the actions he takes because of each woman.

Essay Topic 2

How does tragedy help Aldred seek out and find happiness?

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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