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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 Eric call from in "The Wasp Factory"?

2. While in Angus' study, what makes Frank cry?

3. Why does Angus say he kept the plastic genitals?

4. Why does Angus ask Frank to meet him at the library?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Frank mention while playing "Space Invaders" with Jamie?

7. What does Frank find inside Angus' study?

8. Whose deaths were predicted by the wasp factory?

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

10. In "Space Invaders," what does Frank say about gender?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze at least three of the chapter titles in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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