Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Hassan say about Katrina?
2. What does Hassan tell Colin they are going to do over the weekend?
3. Who is beaten up in the graveyard?
4. What does the note from Hollis say?
5. What is in the place that Hollis goes to after visiting the factory?
Short Essay Questions
1. What sounds does Colin wake to a week after Hassan has a beer with Lindsey?
2. Describe the incident that Hassan and Colin have with the feral pig.
3. What does Hollis tell Colin and Hassan about Lindsey when they get home from Memphis?
4. What does Hassan admit to Colin about Katrina?
5. What note does Lindsey leave on Colin's bed and what is her statement about it?
6. What will happen between Colin and Lindsey according to Colin's theorem?
7. Where does Colin say he is going and where does he actually go?
8. Who are the boys supposed to interview the day after the fight?
9. What happens in the interview with Ms. Mabel?
10. How does Hollis explain Roy's actions with the bulldozer?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Characters are an important part of what makes "An Abundance of Katherines" interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Colin. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Lindsey. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Hassan. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
4. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Hollis. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
"An Abundance of Katherines" belongs to the young adult novel genre. Discuss the following:
1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the young adult novel genre.
2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.
3. What do you think is the difference between a young adult novel and a historical novel or mystery?
Essay Topic 3
Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:
1. Fully explain why you think "An Abundance of Katherines" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?
2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.
3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.
4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?
|
This section contains 914 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
