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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 Keith reveal to Amy in Section 2, Chapter 22?
2. Who is the translator that translates orders from Japanese to English for Dorrigo in Section 2, Chapter 4?
3. How many Tasmanian machine gunners are in Sergeant Darky Gardiner's group when Dorrigo encounters them in Section 1, Chapter 12?
4. What is Gallipoli von Kessler's nickname in the novel?
5. Who are Amy and Keith playing cards with in Section 2, Chapter 25?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Dorrigo's familial relationship with Keith and Amy Mulvaney?
2. How is Dorrigo's meeting with Keith described in Section 2, Chapter 9?
3. What leads to Tiny Middleton being beaten in Section 3, Chapter 1? How do the prisoners react?
4. How would you describe the language style of The Narrow Road to the Deep North?
5. What personality trait stands out the most in Dorrigo's character from the beginning of the novel?
6. How is the character of Tiny Middleton described in Section 3, Chapter 1? What do the other prisoners think of Tiny?
7. What internal conflicts does Dorrigo face in Section 2, Chapter 5?
8. What does Colonel Kota remark about the act of beheading in Section 2, Chapter 16?
9. What event leads to the surrender of Dorrigo and his men in Section 1, Chapter 13?
10. What is the significance of Rabbit's sketchbook in the novel? What happens to the sketchbook when Rabbit dies in Section 3?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define and discuss the concept of “conservative humanism.” Why is Dorrigo labeled a conservative humanist? What does this label mean? Do you agree with the viewpoints of conservative humanism? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the setting established in Section 1, Chapters 1-2. What town does Dorrigo’s family live in? How big is it? How important is the setting to the story? What is the importance of this setting to Dorrigo?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the nonlinear structure and narrative style of The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Is the narrator of the story involved in the action? Why do you think that the author chooses to relate the narrative in this manner? How does the author indicate the transitions back and forth through time? How is the structure of the story affected by its nonlinear narrative style?
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