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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 does Leonard tell Blake is in the cases in Chapter 19?

2. What time did the Soviets discover the tunnel in Chapter 20?

3. What color of dress does Maria wear for the engagement party?

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5. What does Leonard order to drink when he meets MacNamee in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Leonard do after his phone conversation with Bob in Chapter 20?

4. How does Leonard feel when he reads the newspaper?

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

6. How does Maria look when Leonard sees her at the airport in Chapter 22?

7. Describe how Leonard finds Maria in her apartment in Chapter 14.

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

9. What does Leonard dream about in Chapter 19?

10. What piece of advice does Mr. Blake give Leonard in Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify and discuss at least three motives of the character of Leonard and how they dictate his actions and affect the plot of the novel.

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

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