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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. In "The Bomb Circle," what does Frank do at the Cauldhame Arms?

2. What does Frank like about the naming ceremony for his catapult?

3. In "The Bomb Circle," what does Frank say he is prejudiced against?

4. What does Frank say he hoped happened to Esmeralda?

5. Where does Frank say his father got the cordite from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes in Frank's house when Agnes returned?

2. What was Frank's plot to kill Esmeralda?

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

4. How does Frank describe Agnes relationship with Angus?

5. What are Frank's sacrifice poles?

6. What two suicides does Frank describe in "The Snake Park"?

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

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

9. What does Angus do when he measures items around the house?

10. How does Frank wish Esmeralda died?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Eric and Frank.

Essay Topic 2

Choose either Frank, Eric or Angus and analyze what motivates them as a character.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the use of at least three literary devices in this novel. What is the effect of these? Are the devices effective? Why or why not? Give examples of each literary device in the novel.

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