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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. In Chapter 12, how many minutes does Jennifer have to meet Anthony at the train station when she asks Felipe to drive her?

2. Where has Anthony been offered a job in Chapter 9?

3. How old is Jennifer in 1960?

4. What does Anthony say that people blame is break down on in Chapter 7?

5. In Chapter 4, how long has it been since Mrs. Cordoza's husband died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Anthony when he was in the Congo?

2. In Chapter 1, what does Dr. Hargreaves say about Jennifer's condition?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 2, what does Moira Parker prepared for Laurence when he returns to the office?

4. Why does Anthony feel relief in Chapter 7 when he is ordered to return to London?

5. Why does Jennifer think that Reggie Carpenter might be her lover?

6. What does Jennifer learn about Mrs. Cordoza in Chapter 4?

7. What does Laurence explain about his work in Chapter 2?

8. What does Mrs. Cordoza tell Jennifer about her marriage?

9. Where do Anthony and Jennifer finally make love?

10. What does Laurence do when he catches Jennifer outside with Reggie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

Juxtaposition is a literary device used to compare and contrast things. How does the author use juxtaposition to show the differences between Jennifer and Ellie’s lives? How does juxtaposition help readers understand similarities and differences between their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Anthony is a newspaper reporter. What do characters and events reveal about Anthony? What has he experienced in his work? How does he struggle to deal with atrocities he has witnessed in his travels?

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