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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 Evey's dream, who does the judy man turn out to be?

2. What does V put in the communion wafer that he feeds the bishop?

3. After Evey takes Gordon's gun, what happens to her before she can carry out her plan?

4. How old is Evey when her father is taken away?

5. While in prison, what does Evey refuse to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. To whom does V compare the people of England, and why do you think he does this?

2. What does Evey find in her cell, and why is it important to her?

3. What does the statement that the guards ask Evey to sign force her to say, and why do you think she refuses?

4. Describe how V stages the killing of the bishop, including why he chooses to do what he does.

5. What does V do to Lewis Prothero?

6. What does V recite to the bishop, and why is this ironic?

7. Describe Evey's prison cell.

8. What does Mr. Finch do to Creedy soon after he takes over for Derek, and why?

9. According to the prison guards, why is Evey in prison?

10. What forbidden items does V have in his house and why is this important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is inscribed on the mirror in the Shadow Gallery? How does this motto explain V's motivation? Give several specific examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Explain V's plan for taking revenge on Adam Susan, why he makes this plan, and analyze why this plan is effective.

Essay Topic 3

What do Violet Carsons symbolize in the story? Give specific examples from the text.

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