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The Child Quiz

Barton, Fiona

This Study Guide consists of approximately 96 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Child.

The Child by Barton, Fiona

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapters 1 - 15

Chapters 16 - 33

Chapters 34 - 50

Chapters 51 - 68

Chapters 69 - 86

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does it mean that Terry's office is a goldfish bowl? (from Chapters 34 - 50)

Terry is always staring out his door watching to make sure all the reporters are working.

Everybody in the office is always jumping in and out of it for assignments.

Everyone can see, but not hear, what is happening inside the glass office.

It is a tiny circular office space.

2.

Why does Will take a shower after Emma comes to his house and accuses him of raping her when she was a teenager? (from Chapters 69 - 86)

It is early in the morning, and he was still get ready for the day.

He washes off the accusations, but it is symbolic of his shame and guilt.

He is planning on heading to the police to accuse Emma of harassment

He is relaxing because he believes Emma is mentally unstable so no one will take her accusations seriously.

3.

What does Harry mean by the phrase, "I got hold of the wrong end of the stick" (340)? (from Chapters 69 - 86)

She swore me to secrecy and did not let me really be a part of her life.

She thought Emma was lying to her.

She judged her and shut herself off as a confidant.

She misinterpreted what Emma was trying to tell her.

4.

What does the author mean by "English crying" on Page 15? (from Chapters 1 - 15)

Just like the weather in England, their tears come like buckets of rain.

The English are not very emotional and do not cry much.

They are very proper when they cry, when they wipe their eyes, and blow their noses.

The crying comes in short bursts over long periods of time.

5.

Why is Emma able to tell Kate her secret when she could not tell Harry or Paul the truth? (from Chapters 51 - 68)

Emma thinks perhaps the newspaper would give her money for telling the story.

Kate is stranger who is empathetic and non-judgmental.

Emma is drunk and not really in control of her emotions.

Emma knew that Paul and Harry loved children and would probably hate her for what she did.

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