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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 does Frank say he got the clock from for the factory?

2. What is Frank's first impression of his father's study?

3. What makes Frank question his parents being the same person?

4. What does Frank ask Eric on the phone in "The Wasp Factory"?

5. What does Frank decide to do to the dam he builds in "Space Invaders"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What led to Eric being put in hospitals?

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

6. What happens when Eric calls in "The Wasp Factory"?

7. What is the wasp factory?

8. What does Frank look for in "Running Dog"?

9. What does Frank do after the wasp chooses fire in "The Wasp Factory"?

10. Why does Frank become angry with his father in "The Prodigal"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Eric and Frank.

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