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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. What happens when Frank believes he enters Eric's body in "The Wasp Factory"?

2. When does Frank see the police officer head to his house in "What Happened to Me"?

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

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

5. In "The Wasp Factory," what does Frank tape to the glass of the factory?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the wasp factory?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Angus tell Frank about his gender?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast at least two settings in "The Wasp Factory." Explain the significance of setting to the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the three murders Frank commits, quoting the book to support your comparison.

Essay Topic 3

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

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