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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 does Ducane find naked in his bed?

2. Why does Judy say she married McGrath?

3. What reason does Biranne give for touching Radeechy's body?

4. What does Mary put the raspberries in?

5. What kind of event does Pierce talk about after Saturday lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Judy say she married McGrath?

2. How have Kate's feelings for Ducane changed?

3. Describe the vault.

4. What does Mary think about on the boat?

5. How does Pierce react when he sees Mingo?

6. What did Radeecy write in his suicide note?

7. Why does Mary think she is in a terrible position?

8. Describe the layout of the cave.

9. How does Ducane help Biranne in chapter 37?

10. How did Richard amputate Eric's leg?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. How does the author use all these elements to create a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the novel and helps to express character and theme:

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 3

What problems do Pierce's generation face? How are the problems for Pierce's generation different to the problems Ducane's generation faced? Identify and discuss a problem facing your own generation.

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