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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 announced on the radio that the Americans were joining the war effort, according to Mab in Chapter 28?

2. What did Mab's coworker say that the key "Red" (168) referred to in Chapter 7?

3. When is Chapter 18 set?

4. To which hut was Mab assigned when she began her work at BP?

5. Where was Osla's flat located in the Prologue?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Osla become injured during an air raid in Chapter 15? What happens afterward?

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

3. How is Beth treated at Clockwell?

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

5. Who is Harry Zarb and how is he described?

6. What was the purpose of Bletchley Park during World War II?

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

8. What does "bombe" refer to in the novel (and historically)?

9. How is the novel structured?

10. What does the Enigma machine refer to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the plot structure of The Rose Code. Where in the narrative does the inciting incident occur? How does the author create tension toward the narrative climax? What information is related in the falling action and denouement of The Rose Code?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of racism and sexism in The Rose Code. How does the author illustrate these themes through symbolism and character? What characters in particular are affected by racism and by sexism? How would you relate the circumstances of racism and sexism in the novel to society today?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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