15 in babylon revisited helen was a marions sister

15. In “Babylon Revisited,” Helen was:
a. Marion’s sister and wife of Charlie. They divorced when Helen
moved to Prague. Marion blames Charlie for her death. She died of
heart failure in Prague after all the fighting with Charlie.
b. Wife of Charlie. They moved to Prague after the stock market
crashed. Marion blames Charlie for her death. She died of alcoholism
in Prague after all the fighting with Charlie.
c. Marion’s sister and wife of Charlie. Helen died of alcoholism so
Marion blames Charlie for her death.
d. Honoria’s mother. She died of natural illness. Marion still blames
Charlie for contributing to her death.
16. At the end of “Babylon Revisited,” Charlie:

17. Themes in “Babylon Revisited” include:
18. In "The Swimmer," bodies of water are used for what
purpose in the narrative?
19. P assing of time is a major theme in "The Swimmer." How
did the social status of Neddy compliment this theme?
a. He was a poor man, always dreaming of an alternative life and
lifestyle, where in time he could live among the wealthy and have
poolside parties at their homes.
b. Wealthy and strong once, Neddy experiences financial misfortune,
but cannot let go of the former glory and social prestige he once
enjoyed. He fantasizes, living in non- reality to avoid emotional pain.
c. The main character resumes the former glory of his past life, rising
once again out of the pit of financial ruin and social abandonment-
even his former mistress wants him back…
d. Wealthy and strong, Neddy experiences social misfortune in life.
Still, he cannot let go of the memory of having had such popularity,
glory and prestige. Because he had once enjoyed this status, he works
hard at remaining in the company of his former friends.

20. At the end of “The Swimmer,” Neddy: