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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 "Running Dog," what does Frank say about his feelings for Eric?

2. Why does Frank use his catapult on the dog in "Running Dog"?

3. What does Frank find along with the male hormones in his father's study?

4. What does Frank say Eric did to the neighbors' dogs when he came home from school?

5. Where does Frank see the animal on fire through his binoculars?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Running Dog," how does Frank explain insanity?

3. Whose deaths were predicted by the wasp factory?

4. What happened to Eric when he attended medical school?

5. What does Frank do when he finds Eric in "What Happened to Me"?

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

7. After learning she is a girl, how does Frank feel about her life?

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

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

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

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

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 3

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

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