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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 "Space Invaders," what does Frank say the wasp factory is about?

2. When does Frank say he felt like he started losing Eric as a brother?

3. At the end of "What Happened to Me," what does Frank say about her path?

4. What happened to Eric once he started drinking while going to college?

5. After learning she is a girl, how does Frank feel about the murders she committed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frank think about before falling asleep in "Space Invaders"?

2. How does Frank describe his childhood relationship with Eric?

3. Why did Eric's relatives hold an intervention when he was a child?

4. What does Frank find inside Angus' study?

5. What does Frank do when he sees the dog on fire in "Running Dog"?

6. How was Angus able to convince Frank he was a boy?

7. What happens when Eric calls Frank in "Running Dog"?

8. Why does Frank catch a wasp in "Space Invaders"?

9. In "The Prodigal," why can't Frank get an answer from Angus about his study?

10. What is the wasp factory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the author's message about brotherhood? Carefully analyze Eric and Frank's relationship.

Essay Topic 2

How is revenge a theme in this novel? What role does revenge have in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Frank as a narrator. Is he reliable? How do his tone and word choice impact the novel?

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