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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 do Hassan and Lindsey go out and do?
2. What does Hassan say about Katrina?
3. How much does Hassan loan Lindsey so she can keep playing?
4. How long does it take Colin and Hassan to reconcile?
5. What may Hollis be doing that is illegal?
Short Essay Questions
1. What conversation do Lindsey and Colin overhear when they arrive home?
2. What will happen between Colin and Lindsey according to Colin's theorem?
3. Describe the incident that Hassan and Colin have with the feral pig.
4. What happens in the interview with Ms. Mabel?
5. Describe the fight that starts by Hassan playing the confessions of Katrina and Colin that Hassan recorded.
6. What does Hassan say some of the teens plan to do during the upcoming weekend.
7. Why do the three teens go to Memphis and what do they observe?
8. What sounds does Colin wake to a week after Hassan has a beer with Lindsey?
9. What does Colin continue to work on and how is it going?
10. How do Colin and Hassan get separated from the others?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast the characters of Colin and Hassan. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.
2. Compare/contrast the characters of Lindsey and Hollis. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?
3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in "An Abundance of Katherines" help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "An Abundance of Katherines" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "An Abundance of Katherines"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "An Abundance of Katherines" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
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