Body and Soul Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Frank Conroy
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 157 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Body and Soul Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Frank Conroy
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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. Who introduces Claude to Mr. Levits, a talent manager?

2. Where does the driver drop off Claude after the dance?

3. After his first performance at the music festival, how many times will Claude have played in front of an audience?

4. What is the status of Emma's job when she returns to New York City after being questioned about communist activities?

5. What does Claude ask Catherine to do in a letter he sends her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do we learn about Emma from her involvement with the secret customers she transports in the middle of the night?

2. What gifts and benefits in Claude's life does Mr. Fredericks urge Claude to appreciate?

3. How does Mr. Weisfeld help Claude deal with Mr. and Mrs. Powers?

4. How does the time period during which the story begins explain Emma's job?

5. How has Mrs. Powers changed regarding her feelings toward Claude?

6. How does the experience with the FBI affect Emma?

7. What is the reason for Claude's choice when he decides between staying in London with Catherine or returning to America to work?

8. Aside from music lessons and accessories, what does Claude acquire from Mr. Weisfeld's music store?

9. Compare Claude's experience on Christmas at the Powers' with his experience the same day at the Fisk's.

10. What generalization can be made about the Fisk family's approach to fads or trends?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author create the pace of the story? At what points does the story seem to slow down or speed up? At what points do obvious jumps in time occur? How does the author treat time gaps?

Essay Topic 2

In Body and Soul, we learn a great deal about Claude Rawlings. 1) List four adjectives that describe Claude's personality. Include an example from the story to explain each adjective. 2) What is a value or belief Claude has? 3) How does he act on this value or belief? 4) How does Claude change as the book progresses? 5) What causes Claude to change?

Essay Topic 3

Determine what you think is the primary theme of this book, and why. Be sure to use specific examples from the book as evidence to support your answer.

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