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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. In "The Lottery, 1791," who wins the lottery?
2. Which statement is an accurate description of Jonathan?
3. Why does the Tolerable Rabbi call the winner "Kolker"?
4. What "terrible thing" does Yankel feel father's have the right to do?
5. Who says "the bruises go away, and so does how you hate, and so does the feeling that everything you receive in life is something you have earned" (68)?
Short Essay Questions
1. The synagogue has some strange features. Describe some of them.
2. Is Sofiowka a reliable character? How do you know? Give details from the story.
3. Alex tells Jonathan that he "did not amputate Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior from the story" (55) despite Jonathan's request that he do so. Why would Jonathan not want SDJJ in the story? Why does Alex keep her?
4. In "Falling in Love, 1791 -1796," we learn that Yankel's wife has left him. What are her motivations and what do you think of this?
5. Describe Yankel's internal and external characteristics.
6. What ailment does Grandfather claim to have and why? How do you know he is lying?
7. Yankel lies to Brod. What does he lie about? Why does he lie? What do you think about his lies?
8. What clues tell the reader that Brod is having a vision of the future in "Recurrent Secrets, 1791-1943"?
9. Why does Alex agree to go to Lutsk? Use the book to aid in your response.
10. Describe Brod and her relationship with the townspeople.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the characters of Alex and Jonathan. Think about their internal and external characteristics. Compare their approach to situations and their thoughts about the world. Also, compare their writing styles and purpose in writing.
Essay Topic 2
In "Letter Dated 23 September 1997," Alex ponders the idea that we are our fathers. He tells that he thinks he is the "rare bird" (54) in the novel. What does this mean? Is it natural to become like one's parents? Look at the relationships in the book. Who turns into their father? Who does not? In a five paragraph essay, examine the concept that we are our fathers. Is Alex the "rare bird?" Use the text to support you position.
Essay Topic 3
What does Jonathan Safran Foer suggest about human nature in his novel? Do you disagree or agree? Why? Give details and examples to support your argument.
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