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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 was Frank while Agnes gave birth?

2. What does Mrs. Clamp do for a living?

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

4. When Agnes returned to Angus' house, how pregnant was she?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frank say Leviticus died?

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

3. In "In the Bunker," what does Frank say about women and the sea?

4. How does Frank feel about black people?

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

6. Why does Frank say he does not "officially" exist?

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

8. How does Frank blame Agnes for his accident?

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

10. Why does Frank want his father's cordite?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the commentary this novel provides on gender development. How do Angus and Frank illuminate this process? Give examples from "The Wasp Factory" to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Eric and Frank.

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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