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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 wrote The Return of the Native?

2. When is Chapter 3 set?

3. What newsletter opens Chapter 15?

4. What is said to be Alan Turing's nickname in Chapter 10?

5. What kind of gemstone was in the engagement ring that Francis gave to Mab?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beth describe the inhabitants at Clockwell?

2. What leads to Mr. Gray buying shoes for Mab?

3. What threat introduces new conflict for Beth at Clockwell in Chapter 22?

4. Describe the narrative style of the novel. From what perspective is the story related?

5. What is Clockwell and how is this setting described?

6. What highly-anticipated wedding is the backdrop of much of the novel? Why?

7. What are the circumstances surrounding Mab's wedding to Francis?

8. How would you describe Beth's demeanor when her character is first introduced in the novel?

9. Where has Osla returned from when she arrives in England in Chapter 2? Why was she there?

10. What event in Mab's past led to her distrust of men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 backdrop of the royal wedding in The Rose Code. Why does the author count down the days until the royal wedding in the 1947 timeline? Why is this wedding significant? How does it relate to the main characters?

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