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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. Where does Frank remember Paul's death?

2. What was Frank holding onto when the search party for Esmeralda found him?

3. Why does Frank hate the sea?

4. In "Sacrifice Poles," what does Frank tell Eric to avoid on his way home?

5. When did Agnes return to Angus' house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frank admit feeling guilty about in "The Bomb Circle"?

2. How does Frank describe his decision to kill Esmeralda?

3. How did Frank finally describe Esmeralda's death to the authorities?

4. Why does Frank say he had to kill Paul?

5. What is suspicious about Angus' study?

6. How does Frank describe Agnes relationship with Angus?

7. What happens to Old Saul after Frank's accident?

8. How does Frank say Leviticus died?

9. How does Frank feel when he learns his half-brother, Eric, escapes?

10. In "In the Bunker," how does Frank groom himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast at least two settings in "The Wasp Factory." Explain the significance of setting to the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the theme of secrets in "The Wasp Factory." Make sure you define theme in your essay and explain the meaning of the secrets to the characters and plot.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze at least three of the chapter titles in this novel.

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