View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IV: The Promenade, Noah wakes up from a dream about losing what objects?

2. What is NOT something that happens after a particular noise frightens Noah as he is heading into the sea?

3. What sound frightens Noah as he is heading into the sea for a swim in Chapter VI: The Law of Closure?

4. Monsieur Benoit tells Noah in Chapter VII: "Nom de Guerre" that the initials MZ likely belong to a woman with what first name?

5. What specific group of people did the Marcel network members help to escape the Holocaust?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what objects does Noah compare a biological mother and father in his DNA explanation to Michael?

2. What tattoo does Michael have on the inside of his arm and what is its significance?

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

4. In what way does Noah model an optimistic attitude within Chapter VI: The Law of Closure?

5. Discuss an instance when Noah accepts and applies advice from the voice of his late wife Joan in Chapter V: Neither Here nor There.

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

7. What detail does Noah tell Michael about Miss Sprule's discipline of him during his childhood?

8. What do tourists symbolize within Chapter IV: The Promenade?

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

10. For what reason are soldiers present in Nice during Noah and Michael's visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that discusses the symbolism of the cover art chosen for Akin.

Essay Topic 2

Read a lengthy interview with Donoghue. Write an essay explaining the connection between several of Donoghue’s answers and a major theme presented within the text of Akin.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Donoghue's message about the benefits and drawbacks of travel.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,006 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample