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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. Who is the keeper of the boardinghouse where Tom stays in Point Partageuse in Part One: Chapter 2?

2. What ship is described in the shipwreck of 1889 in the Prologue?

3. What is the name of isabel's father?

4. What does Tom give to Isabel for her birthday in Part One: Chapter 8?

5. What fairy tale does Tom read to Lucy after reading the lighthouse keeper's rulebook in Part Two: Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When and where does Part Two: Chapter 14 take place?

3. What does Isabel do with the infant when she takes it from Tom in Part Two: Chapter 10?

4. What is related of Point Partageuse's history in Part One: Chapter 2?

5. Why does Tom's assignment at Janus Rock become permanent?

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

7. What are Isabel's impressions of Janus Rock when she arrives in Part One: Chapter 7?

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

9. What has led to the strain in Tom and Isabel's relationship in Part Two: Chapter 16?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the narrative style of The Light Between Oceans. From what narrative point of view is the novel related? Is the narrator's perspective omniscient or limited? What are the effects of these choices by the author?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What are examples of symbolism and imagery employed by the author in The Light Between Oceans? What purpose does each example serve? How does the author employ similes and metaphors in describing the settings in the narrative?

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