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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 news does the cable that comes for Aldred bring?

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

3. What courses are Helen's parents forcing her to take?

4. What happens to George Laister?

5. Who prepares tea for Miss Fry in the afternoon?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Aurora planning on leaving England so soon after Aldred returns?

3. Why does Peter attempt suicide?

4. How can the farewell kiss on the ship between Peter and Audrey be described?

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

6. How does Peter become ill?

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

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

9. Why does Aldred turn down Calder's offer to work as a spy?

10. Where does Aldred get the coat he and Helen are lying on in the grove?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast Peter and Aldred. What struggles and successes do they share? What actions make them different?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Barry Driscoll with Benedict Driscoll. What makes them equally vital characters in the book?

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