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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. According to the Englishman, how do the German women view the Russians?

2. What does Leonard use to open the boxes in Chapter 5?

3. What game are the Americans playing when Leonard arrives for his first day of work?

4. What is the name of the forklift driver in Chapter 2?

5. Where did Leonard go to school?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is unique about the way Glass drives?

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

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

5. Describe Maria's appearance.

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

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

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

9. In Chapter 3, what does Leonard plan to buy for his apartment to stock his kitchen?

10. What does Maria's room look like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the character of Glass compare and contrast with the character of Leonard and what themes arise from the comparison of these two characters?

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

One of the strongest literary tools employed by McEwan in The Innocent is the use of foreshadowing. Give examples of where McEwan has employed foreshadowing and discuss in detail how this use of foreshadowing furthered the plot, developed character, or strengthened a theme.

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