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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," when does Frank suggest wiping out all of humanity?

2. In "The Wasp Factory," where does Frank put the wasp's coffin?

3. Where does Frank meet Jamie in "Space Invaders"?

4. In "Running Dog," what does Frank say a real man handles?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Angus tell Frank about his gender?

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

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

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

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

6. What led to Eric being put in hospitals?

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

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

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

10. Whose deaths were predicted by the wasp factory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the technique of having Frank narrate both from childhood memory and the present.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the theme of secrets in "The Wasp Factory." Make sure you define theme in your essay and explain the meaning of the secrets to the characters and plot.

Essay Topic 3

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

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