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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. The parentheses around the fragmented sentence pieces in Chapter 4 represents

2. The more obvious symptoms of Lionel's disease are

3. As they follow Frank in the car, after his abduction, they hear his captor say

4. All of the Minna Men

5. The characteristic of Lionel's that is masked by his symptoms is

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does Frank play in the lives of the MInna Men?

2. Discuss Lionel's disposition with respect to his condition.

3. Which of Lionel's symtoms keeps repeating itself on the night of the stakeout?

4. Explain the difference between a real car service and L & L.

5. Give an example of how Minna used people to mark his territory.

6. Why was Lionel visiting all of Frank's old haunts?

7. What does Lionel mean when he says that a person with Tourette's can be the Invisible Man?

8. What would a typical day working for Frank entail when the boys first started with him?

9. Describe Lionel's ritual as he eats his sandwich after trying to get Gilbert out of jail.

10. What is the significance of the chapter, Tourette Dreams being composed of just one line?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lionel identifies almost everything with his Tourette's through tics. Consider the significance of these tics to 1) Lionel's perception of his own identity. 2) the message of MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN or 3) Lionel's perception of the world's view of people with Tourette's. In your essay, describe at least three examples of Lionel's tics, including the situation in which they appear, and explain the significance of each.

Essay Topic 2

1) Write an essay discussing what Lionel means when he says that Frank gave him his life, or 2) Consider the statement that, "Gratitude preserves old friendships, and procures new" and write an essay comparing the statement to the theme of the novel, or 3) Write an essay in which you describe the significance of Frank's relationship with Lionel, mentioning some of his pet nicknames for Lionel and what he valued in Lionel.

Essay Topic 3

1) Consider the contrast between the author's use of the calm setting of the Zendo and Lionel's maniacal personality. 2) Consider the contrast between the Fujisaki Corporation and Gerard's personality, or 3) Consider the contrast between life at the orphanage with working for Frank Minna. Then write an essay in which you explore what the author achieves through such striking contrasts using examples to support your argument.

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