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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. What industry does Dag work in before moving to Palm Springs?

2. What is on the postcard Otis receives from an old friend?

3. Where does Dag call Andy from in Chapter 12?

4. Reading a passage from the diaries of which artist inspired Andy to exercise?

5. What is Andy reading when Tobias arrives at his house in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what does Dag say about Scotty's Junction, Nevada?

2. What does Andy tell us about Claire in Chapter 7?

3. What is the most prized possession of Andy's boss in Japan?

4. In Dag's story in Chapter 12, what bothers Otis about the postcard he receives from a friend in New Mexico?

5. Why does Claire choose the corner of Cottonwood and Sapphire Avenues for their picnic in Chapter 3?

6. Summarize the story Andy tells about a man named Edward in Chapter 9.

7. In Chapter 1, what does Andy say worries him about his dogs?

8. How does Dag describe himself when he worked in advertising?

9. In Andy's story in Chapter 10, why is Miss Ueno upset?

10. What does Buck ask each of the Monroe girls to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the conclusion of the novel. How does it end? What happens to the protagonist at the end of the novel? What is the significance of this moment?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Coupland's use of symbolism. What are some examples of symbolism found in the novel? How does Coupland use irony to reiterate the themes of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the writing style of the novel Generation X. How does Coupland convey the tone of the novel? What techniques does Coupland use to connect the writing style with the themes of the novel?

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