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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. Why does Frank not know his mother well?

2. What does Frank say Paul hit the German mortar with?

3. What does Frank say he did when Esmeralda's asked him about her disappearance?

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

5. After talking with Eric and hearing the dog in the background, what does Frank say he needs to help him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Frank try to contact Eric?

3. How does Frank feel about his father's legs and their injury?

4. How does Frank say he killed Paul?

5. How does Frank feel about his mother, Agnes?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What role do superstitions and rituals play in this novel? Give examples of different superstitions and their meanings.

Essay Topic 3

What is the author's commentary on gender roles? How does the author use Frank to deliver this message? Give examples to help support your statements.

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