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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. How does Theo describe his mother’s heritage in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?

2. Where does Andy Barbour’s family live?

3. What museum are Theo and his mother when his mother is killed?

4. How much does Boris say Kotku weighs in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

5. What is the name of Andy Barbour’s father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Theo learn about the red-headed girl in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

2. Where does Theo meet Hobie in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?

3. Where is Pippa being taken in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”? Why? How does Pippa feel about her circumstances?

4. Why does Theo’s father make Theo call his mother’s lawyer in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”? What does Theo learn during the call?

5. What fears occupy Theo’s mind as a young child, as illustrated in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”? Why?

6. Who is the narrator of the novel? What are the current circumstances of the narrator in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?

7. What psychological disorder does Theo’s father display the characteristics of, as seen in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

8. What do Theo and Hobie discuss on Theo’s first visit in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

9. How does Theo describe the setting of Boris’s bedroom in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine”?

10. How does Theo describe the sexual undertones of his friendship with Boris in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Larry Decker as presented in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson.” How would you demonstrate Theo’s relationship with his father growing up? How does this relationship differ from Theo’s relationship with his mother?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Theo’s friendships with Boris and with Hobie in the novel. How would you compare these friendships? What are some of the positive aspects of Theo’s new friendship with Boris? What are some of the negative aspects of the relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Lucius Reeve in the novel. Where has Theo first met Lucius Reeve? What are Lucius Reeve’s actions, objectives, and obstacles in the story? How has Mr. Reeve come to the conclusion that Theo has The Goldfinch?

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