FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Below is a list of possible questions for the final exam. You will be given two of
these questions and will be asked to write a short three-paragraph essay for each
response.
Animal Farm
1. The corrupting influence of power is a major theme in Animal Farm. Beginning
with the initial disappearance of the milk, trace the clues that show the pigs
becoming just like those they overthrew and denounced.
1. How is Orwell’s Animal Farm an allegory? Of what is it an allegory?
The Metamorphosis
1. What causes Gregor’s metamorphosis? Be as detailed as possible!
2. Who do you think is responsible for Gregor's fate? To what extent do you think
he/she is responsible?
Things Fall Apart
1. Describe Okonkwo, the protagonist of Things Fall Apart. Consider him as an Igbo
heroic character: how does he work to achieve greatness as defined by his and
culture? How does he differ from Western heroes whom you are community
familiar with? What are his strengths and weaknesses?
2. What are the human consequences of the collision between the two cultures?
Describe both the societal and personal clashes.
Essay Requirements:
Introductory Paragraph
 State the title and author of the novel
 Introduce the topic
 Thesis should be last sentence
Body Paragraph
 Support your thesis statement
 Use at least three specific examples from the text
 Analyze each example!
Concluding Paragraph
 Restate your thesis
 Sum up your essay