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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 is the name of the man Leonard meets in Chapter 20?

2. What game does Leonard observe kids playing in the courtyard in Chapter 19?

3. After Otto dies, what is the first thing that Leonard does?

4. What are the two villages that Maria and Leonard explore on bikes in Chapter 13?

5. What does Glass want to talk to Leonard about in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 21, now that the tunnel has been discovered how does MacNamee view the success of the project?

2. According to Maria, how did her boss respond when she gave her notice in Chapter 22?

3. Why does Maria think that Otto has hidden in her wardrobe in Chapter 16?

4. How does Leonard first feel when he hears the news from Bob that the tunnel has been found by the Soviets?

5. How does Leonard compare his circumstances with Maria in Chapter 13 with their circumstances earlier in the book?

6. Why is Maria afraid to call the police in Chapter 17?

7. As Leonard is leaving the apartment in Chapter 18, what emotion does he feel towards Maria and the apartment?

8. Describe the appearance of Otto.

9. Why hasn't Leonard given any information to MacNamee in Chapter 17?

10. What does Leonard think that he has entered into, in Chapter 19, when he arrives home?

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 journey of transformation depicted through the character of Leonard as he evolves through the course of the novel?

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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