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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 "Letter Dated 26 January 1998," what did Alex tell Jonathan he did for the first time ever?
2. "The Dial, 1941-1804-1941" goes back and forth between two stories. Who are the two stories about?
3. What did the Nazi's first do when they came to Trachimbrod?
4. Who says "I am a good person who has lived in a bad time" (227)?
5. What does Alex's father do that makes Alex mad?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Safran's teeth effect his life? What might have been different if he had not been born with teeth?
2. In "Falling in Love," what does "Augustine" look like?
3. The old woman tells that she must live near Trachimbrod as "punishment" (189). According to her, what is she being punished for? What does this mean to you?
4. Why is it ironic that Safran asks his great-great-great-grandfather to not "let me hate who I become" (141)?
5. Why does Alex send back the money that Jonathan sent him? Why is he angry?
6. What is the relationship between Safran in 1941, Brod in 1804, and the Dial.
7. Safran muses "the more you love someone . . . the harder it is to tell them" (234). What is he referencing? Is this true? Why?
8. Safran does not consummate his relationship until his wedding night. What does this suggest about his relationships with other women?
9. What is odd about Zosha's family home?
10. Is Jonathan a reliable narrator? Defend your response.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the novel, Foer suggests that everything that ends begins again. Remember that the theme of rebirth does not necessarily have to do with physical rebirth. Their can also be spiritual, emotional, and symbolic rebirth. Discuss this theory and how Foer supports it. What does it mean? What does it teach?
Essay Topic 2
The title Everything is Illuminated, tells that all things come to light. In the story, many truths come to light and each have different effects. Are some truths better left unsaid or should truth always be sought out? Write a five paragraph essay discussing this concept. Reference the novel to support your assertions.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the characters of Lista and Grandfather. Do not focus on external characteristics, as these will be obvious. Instead, think about what kind of people they are. How do they handle pain? How do they feel about forgiveness? What kinds of life choices do they make? How do they live or not live?
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