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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 three letters does Michael have tattooed on the inside of his arm?

2. What kinds of objects are thrown during a "Bataille des Fleurs" (155) event, according to Noah?

3. In what weather does the opening scene of Chapter VI: The Law of Closure take place?

4. Monsieur Benoit reports to Noah that the woman referred to as MZ performed what position within the Marcel network organization?

5. On what type of vehicle is Noah riding when he receives a phone call from Monsieur Benoit in Chapter VII: "Nom de Guerre"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Michael's first purchase with the ten euros he receives from Noah and how does Noah feel about the purchase?

2. What two revelations are made about the initials MZ within Chapter VII: "Nom de Guerre"?

3. In what way does Joan's voice act as a voice of reason throughout the text?

4. How does Noah help Michael communicate with his mother Amber in Chapter IV: The Promenade?

5. What is the significance of the statistic Noah finds about the prevalence of Confidential Informants within United States drug cases?

6. For what reason does Noah lie to Michael in Chapter VI: The Law of Closure?

7. What holiday is taking place in Nice during Michael and Noah's time there and what mood does it lend to the narrative?

8. What is the symbolism of the maroon chip in Michael's pocket?

9. What is the significance of the title of Chapter V: Neither Here nor There?

10. How does Noah react when Michael asks him how long Noah is going to live?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Donoghue's treatment of truth, lies, and hypocrisy within the text of Akin.

Essay Topic 2

In what way does Donoghue go about breaking the text into parts and how do these structural elements help to fulfill the goals of the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

What is Donoghue’s message regarding the connection between grief and action and what tools are used within Akin in order to get this message across to the reader?

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