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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. Where did Leonard spend World War II?

2. What does Leonard sing in the shower in Chapter 8?

3. In Chapter 9, what does Leonard bring on the first day to apologize to Maria?

4. How old is Maria?

5. What does Glass invite Leonard to do with him in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is everyone silent in the tunnel?

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

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

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

6. Describe the appearance of John MacNamee.

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

8. Describe the Hotel Neva.

9. What is Glass's response to Leonard's apartment in Chapter 2?

10. In Chapter 8, why doesn't Maria want to spend the night at Leonard's apartment as it is nicer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the protagonist, Leonard Marnham, presented as a relative protagonist, or a character who does not set action in motion, but who instead reacts to situations and circumstances?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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