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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aaron consider continuing with his father in this section?

2. What is the name of the temple that Aaron attends?

3. What does Aaron say he can't imagine talking to his friends about?

4. What is Eliza preparing herself to hear after she has finished reading the next book by Abulafia?

5. What religious event do Miriam and Aaron neglect in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Within the context of the story, what does the word perfectimundo symbolize? Why does the author use a slang type word to symbolize this?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author foreshadow the problems that occur late in the book? Why is foreshadowing important to a story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

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