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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 was the key word for the cipher that Osla received in the Prologue?
2. How old was Harry's son when he hosted the Mad Hatter's tea party in Chapter 20?
3. Who put in Beth's name for a position working at the BP?
4. Where did Francis say he was being sent in a week in Chapter 27?
5. When does the author describe Hitler's advance seeming unstoppable in the Introduction?
Short Essay Questions
1. What event in Mab's past led to her distrust of men?
2. What does the Enigma machine refer to?
3. What are the circumstances of Osla's engagement in the 1947 timeline? What led to her engagement?
4. What is the Spy Enigma and what sets it apart from the others?
5. Who is Dilly Knox and how is he described?
6. Who were the enemies of Great Britain during World War II? How is this reflected in the novel?
7. How would you describe the language style in The Rose Code?
8. How is Beth treated at Clockwell?
9. How would you describe Mab's relationship with her mother?
10. What leads to Mr. Gray buying shoes for Mab?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the character of Beth in the novel. Where is Beth living when her character is introduced? How do Beth's circumstances change in the course of the novel? What are Beth's circumstances at the end of the story?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the themes of the novel as they apply to society and international politics today. Why is this novel relevant in today's society? How does the story reflect upon our cultural ideals and practices? What statement(s) do you think the author is making about our contemporary world through this book?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the relationship between Beth and Harry in The Rose Code. Why is this relationship nontraditional? Are they each happy with their arrangement? Why or why not? How is this relationship perceived by others in the novel?
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