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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. How old is Maria?

2. What is Maria wearing when Leonard comes to her apartment in Chapter 6?

3. Why does Glass think he has done Leonard a big favor in Chapter 12?

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

5. Which of these items was not used as a layer on Leonard and Maria's bed to help keep the heat in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Glass want to interrogate Maria in Chapter 9?

2. How does Mr. Blake look when he responds to Maria's yell in Chapter 11?

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

4. Why was the street called East-West Axis by Hitler, renamed to be the street of June 17?

5. What observation about Leonard had helped Maria to forgive him during their separation in Chapter 11?

6. What is unique about the way Glass drives?

7. In Chapter 9, how does Leonard feel about his aggressive behavior towards Maria?

8. Why is Glass surprised when he learns that Leonard's fight with Maria is due to him getting rough with her?

9. What story does Leonard give the Englishman he meets in Chapter 3 about his work?

10. Describe the appearance of Glass.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the theme of secrecy displayed in The Innocent? Use at least three textual examples to show what commentary McEwan is making about this theme.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the point of view utilized by McEwan in The Innocent. As this was a deliberate choice, discuss why McEwan may have selected the view he did and how the view employed was effective in the development of important themes. Make sure to cite specific textual examples to support your assertions.

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of national pride depicted in The Innocent and how does it correspond with the theme of identity in the novel?

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