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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. Why doesn't Leonard want to dance with Maria in Chapter 4?

2. What does Leonard ask to take home from work in Chapter 2?

3. What type of hygiene habits does Leonard usually have?

4. What does Maria doe for work?

5. What does Maria know about Leonard's work in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Hotel Neva.

2. What conversation does Leonard overhear during his dinner in Chapter 1?

3. What does Maria's room look like?

4. Why is there a pressurized room built around the cables in the tunnel?

5. What type of relationship does Leonard have with his co-workers in Chapter 7?

6. What are Leonard's first impressions of his new apartment in Chapter 1?

7. How is Leonard's apology to Maria in Chapter 11 a first for him?

8. How does Maria first convince Leonard to stay in her apartment in Chapter 6?

9. Describe the appearance of John MacNamee.

10. What compliment does MacNamee give the Americans about the tunnel project in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of setting within The Innocent. Make sure to discuss at least two different settings and how the descriptions of those settings are integral in the development of the themes and characters.

Essay Topic 2

What is Ian McEwan's writing style? Discuss both the mechanical aspect of his writing and his "voice" throughout the novel. Make sure to discuss what literary tools and devices he relies on most and what specific parts of the text reflect his voice.

Essay Topic 3

McEwan utilizes the literary tool of irony extensively throughout The Innocent. Using at least three textual examples, describe how McEwan utilizes irony to establish themes, strengthen characterizations and add humor.

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