"Seven Days In May" Quiz
A gripping political thriller about a potential military coup in the United States.
fiction | 341 pages | Published in 1961
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Essay questions
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- What is the main conflict in 'Seven Days In May'?
- Discuss the theme of power and its corrupting influence in the novel.
- How does the author portray the tension between military and civilian authority?
- Analyze the character of General James Mattoon Scott and his motivations for planning a coup.
- Discuss the role of the media in the novel and its influence on public opinion.
- Examine the themes of loyalty and betrayal in 'Seven Days In May'.
- Compare and contrast the characters of President Jordan Lyman and Colonel Martin 'Jiggs' Casey.
- What role does the concept of patriotism play in the novel?
- Discuss the significance of the title 'Seven Days In May' and its relation to the plot.
- Analyze the use of foreshadowing in the novel and its impact on the reader's perception of events.
