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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 is Glass frustrated with the British in Chapter 13?

2. What is Maria afraid of about Otto being in her wardrobe?

3. What type of music do Maria and Leonard listen to in Chapter 13?

4. How was Leonard's father injured during the war?

5. What marks does Maria have from the confrontation with Otto in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Leonard nervous to take too many rests with his cases in Chapter 19?

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

5. What problems does his hands shaking cause Leonard in Chapter 21?

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

7. What does the note Leonard receive from MacNamee in Chapter 20 contain?

8. How does Leonard feel about his work in the tunnel in Chapter 17?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the dramatic structure of The Innocent. Use textual evidence to designate the expository, rising action, the climax, falling action and the denouement.

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

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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