Humboldt's Gift | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Section 1, Through p. 34

1. Charlie Citrine, as an elderly man, looks for something along the curbs in Chicago. What does he search for and why?

2. Why does Humboldt tell Charlie that he wants Adlai Stevenson to win the election over Eisenhower?

3. What does Humboldt believe Kathleen's father did to her to keep her away from Humboldt?

4. According to Humboldt, what is the only art intellectuals can be interested in?

Short Essay Question - Section 2, Through p. 63

5. What is the difference between Charlie's...
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