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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 the Goanna consider asking about as he is prepared for execution in Section 4, Chapter 8?
2. Who has given up his dream of being a musician after the war in Section 4, Chapter 5?
3. Why does Lizard Brancussi become devastated when he calls his girlfriend after the war in Section 4, Chapter 4?
4. What does Nakamura hit the Goanna with in Section 3, Chapter 21?
5. What is Sheephead's last name?
Short Essay Questions
1. What prevents Rooster MacNeice from speaking up for Darky in Section 3, Chapter 19?
2. What are Amy's current circumstances like in Section 5, Chapter 10?
3. Where does Nakamura apply for a job in Section 4, Chapter 10? Who hires him?
4. What causes Dorrigo to rush to Fern Tree in Section 5, Chapter 11?
5. How does the Goanna feel about his past actions in Section 4, Chapter 3?
6. How are Dorrigo's circumstances described in Section 5, Chapter 3?
7. What is revealed in the letter for Dorrigo from Ella in Section 5, Chapter 18?
8. What stops Colonel Kota from beheading Darky in Section 3, Chapter 15?
9. How are Nakamura's circumstances described in Section 4, Chapter 9? Where does he work?
10. How is Nakamura's death described in Section 5, Chapter 5? What final haiku has he written?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the themes of romantic and sexual longing in The Narrow Road to the Deep North. How are these themes connected to Dorrigo? What choices does Dorrigo make in the story based on romantic and/or sexual longing?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the character of Darky Gardiner in the novel. Where has Darky been discussed prior to his introduction? What has been said about Darky? How old is Darky when he first meets Dorrigo? What does Darky look like?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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