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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. What does Angus say he did when Agnes returned home?

2. Who does Frank say he told about Esmeralda trying to fly a large kite?

3. What does Frank say he did to look upset after Esmeralda's death?

4. What happens to Frank during his fight with the buck in "The Snake Park"?

5. What does Frank do before falling asleep in "Sacrifice Poles"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frank describe Agnes relationship with Angus?

2. After Esmeralda is never seen again, what assumptions does Frank make?

3. How does Frank wish Esmeralda died?

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

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

6. How does Frank's father feel about Frank's drinking?

7. How does Frank try to contact Eric?

8. How does Frank blame Agnes for his accident?

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

10. Why does Frank feel responsible for Harmsworth's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the symbolism of fire in the novel. Define symbolism in your essay and give specific examples of the use of fire in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

What role do dogs play in this novel? What do they represent? How do they drive the plot and the characters?

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