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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 mythological creature does Tom begin dreaming about in Part Two: Chapter 11?

2. What is the name of Isabel's mother?

3. What color is the dead man's hair described as in Part Two: Chapter 11?

4. How old was Tom when he finally tracked down his mother?

5. How long has it been since Isabel suffered a miscarriage in the beginning of Part One: Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Isabel doing in the beginning of Part Two: Chapter 10?

2. Why does Isabel become enraged when the supply boat arrives in Part One: Chapter 9?

3. Why is Tom initially given the temporary assignment at Janus Rock?

4. What would you describe as the major difference between Tom and Isabel in the novel?

5. What led to the disappearance of Franz and Grace?

6. Who are Violet and Bill Graysmark and how are these characters described?

7. What information does Isabel learn from Dr. Sumpton in Part Two: Chapter 14?

8. What led to the estrangement between Hannah and her father? When was it resolved?

9. How is the setting of Janus Rock described in the novel's prologue?

10. What information do Tom and Isabel relate about Lucy to family and friends in Part Two: Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think the author sets up the inciting event of the novel in the prologue? How does this affect the linear structure of the narrative? What information is established in the prologue of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the exchange between Lucy-Grace Rutherford and Tom Sherbourne in the end of the novel. Why has Lucy-Grace sought out Tom and Isabel? What does Tom give to Lucy-Grace? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of deceit and betrayal in The Light Between Oceans. How does the author explore these themes through characters and actions in the story? How are these themes developed through symbolism, imagery, and other stylistic devices?

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