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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. In what month does Jude invite Willem to a company event held by Jude's law firm?

2. What kind of a vehicle runs a red light and smashes into Willem's car with Sophie and Malcolm inside?

3. When Willem develops romantic feelings for Jude, who tells him to make sure he wants to make a lifetime commitment to Jude?

4. In what manner does Jude find out about Caleb's death?

5. Who nastily mimics Jude's walk, shocking everyone in attendance?

Short Essay Questions

1. Harold reveals that he had first learned about Jude's rituals of self-harm in what manner?

2. At what aspect of Jude's presence in the courtroom does Harold marvel and why?

3. To what historical event does the part title Vanities allude?

4. What happens to nullify Jude's chosen method of coping with the trauma inflicted by Caleb?

5. How does the motif of dreams appear within Harold's characterization?

6. In what way does Willem depend on Jude?

7. What objects solidify Jude and Willem's romantic relationship in the eyes of their friends?

8. How old is Jude the final time he walks completely unassisted?

9. In what way does Jude liken Caleb to Brother Luke?

10. How had Brother Luke treated Jude differently than any of the other priests at the monastery had?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Yanagihara’s novel from an Existential perspective. What elements of life does it suggest hold the most meaning and why?

Essay Topic 2

Could A Little Life be classified as a saga? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Determine Yanagihara’s message within the novel A Little Life regarding the idea that euthanasia should be an option available for people who truly wish to end their lives.

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