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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. Monsieur Benoit tells Noah in Chapter VII: "Nom de Guerre" that the initials MZ likely belong to a woman with what last name?
2. On what day of the week are there two days left of the trip in Chapter VII: Nom de Guerre?
3. Monsieur Benoit reports to Noah that the woman referred to as MZ performed what position within the Marcel network organization?
4. By the end of Chapter VII: "Nom de Guerre," Noah believes that Victor died in what way?
5. Inside what object are the letters in the tattoo on Michael's arm?
Short Essay Questions
1. To what objects does Noah compare a biological mother and father in his DNA explanation to Michael?
2. What is the symbolism of the maroon chip in Michael's pocket?
3. What important realization does Noah make about Margot's photograph of a small boy in Chapter IV: The Promenade and to what conclusion does he then jump?
4. What two revelations are made about the initials MZ within Chapter VII: "Nom de Guerre"?
5. What is Michael's first purchase with the ten euros he receives from Noah and how does Noah feel about the purchase?
6. For what reason does Noah lie to Michael in Chapter VI: The Law of Closure?
7. What belief does Noah come to have about Victor by the end of Chapter VII: "Nom de Guerre"?
8. How does Noah react when Michael asks him how long Noah is going to live?
9. Discuss the difference between Noah's outward reaction and his inward reaction to the revelation that Michael has a tattoo.
10. What holiday is taking place in Nice during Michael and Noah's time there and what mood does it lend to the narrative?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss how and why Donoghue instills three different humanist messages into the narrative of Akin.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Donoghue’s use of metaphor, simile, imagery, and other literary devices as a means to send particular thematic messages within the narrative of Akin.
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