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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 Kurt Rainier work for?

2. What nationality was Susan Duff?

3. What is Viv's first language?

4. Where do Derek and Viv eat scrambled eggs and drink coffee?

5. What color does the vacancy sign light up in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Viv turn on the vacancy sign?

2. Summarize the second section.

3. Describe the character of Sluggsy

4. Describe the Dreamy Pines Motor Court motel.

5. How does Kurt react when Viv tells him she is pregnant?

6. Describe Viv's final trip to Windsor.

7. Why does Viv have to stay an extra night at the motel?

8. What does Viv do for the two years after she breaks up with Derek?

9. How do things change between Derek and Viv when Derek goes to Oxford?

10. Summarize the third section.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Fleming's writing style. How would you describe Fleming's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Fleming's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 2

Fleming worked as an intelligence officer during World War II, adhering to the rule that writers should write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that Fleming knows his subject? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there any moments where you think Fleming does not portray a character or setting so well? What affect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and examine 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

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