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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 Angus say he wanted to drive women from his life?

2. What death does the wasp choose in "The Wasp Factory"?

3. What medical condition does Eric suffer from?

4. Why does Frank say Eric was transferred to different hospitals?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the wasp factory?

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

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

4. Whose deaths were predicted by the wasp factory?

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

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

7. What does Angus tell Frank about his gender?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Eric and Frank.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the theme of disappointment in this novel. Define theme in your discussion and give specific examples from the book to support your statements.

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