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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. Where is Emma taken for questioning about her suspected communist activities?

2. According to Emma, what happens to Claude's father?

3. What does Claude notice about his mother since Al Johnson is spending more time with her?

4. What item does the Fisk housekeeper give to Claude when he arrives to go to the dance with Catherine?

5. What kind of student is Claude in school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What generalization can be made about the Fisk family's approach to fads or trends?

2. What evidence shows the eccentric and flamboyant behavior of Aldo Frescobaldi, the violinist whom Claude accompanies?

3. Why is Claude confused by Mr. Powers' reaction to Claude's choice of career?

4. Aside from music lessons and accessories, what does Claude acquire from Mr. Weisfeld's music store?

5. How does Aldo Frescobaldi's relationship with Claude affect Claude?

6. How is the title reflected in Claude's experience of hearing the orchestra play his composition in London?

7. What does Catherine Fisk tell Claude when he asks her why she invited him to the Bentley School mixer?

8. How do Mr. and Mrs. Powers treat Claude?

9. Why does Lady respond the way she does to Claude's single-minded focus on preparing for the concert with Aldo Frescobaldi?

10. Why is performing with Mr. Fredericks at a music festival important for Claude?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the author's writing style and point of view connected in Body and Soul? Give examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What distinguishing characteristics of Frank Conroy's writing style would help you to identify other works by him? Would you consider Frank Conroy's style to have individuality? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Frank Conroy choose Body and Soul for the title of the novel? 1) Give examples from the book that explain the title. 2) Do you think the title fits the book? Why or why not? 3) If you could give the book a different title, what would it be? Give reasons for your answer.

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