The Intuitionist Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Intuitionist Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 does Reed show Lila Mae in Down: Part Two?

2. What do Reed and Lever want to do in Down: Part One?

3. What does Marie Claire claim happened the day of Fulton's funeral?

4. What is significant about Lila Mae's status as a black woman in her occupation?

5. Who does Lila Mae think she sees in the library on some nights?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Jim and John tell Urich about the Black Box story?

2. Who is Johnny Shush?

3. Who is Mr. Reed?

4. Who is James Fulton?

5. Who is Marie Claire Rogers?

6. What was significant about Elisha Otis' invention of the safety brake?

7. What happens at the Fanny Briggs building?

8. Who is Frank Chancre?

9. Who is Natchez?

10. What does Natchez reveal to Lila Mae about James Fulton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the power structure of the city in The Intuitionist. Consider the power held by Arbo and United, the two big elevator manufacturers and the subsequent levels of power below them, including the Elevator Guild, the Institution, and inspectors like Lila Mae.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that explores the symbolic and thematic importance of the Black Box. Consider what the Box is and why it is of such interest to the powers that be in the novel. Consider also how it functions symbolically in the text as well as how it helps develop the themes.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the theme of Appearance vs. Reality in the novel. What characters and plot elements are not what they initially appear to be? How do the revelations of the truth about these characters and elements help develop the themes of the novel?

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