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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. Why does the Fisk housekeeper give Claude the item while he waits for Catherine to go to the dance?

2. After Peter shows Claude the room, what does Claude question Peter about?

3. How does Claude feel about Catherine?

4. What type of person is Catherine, Mrs. Fisk's daughter?

5. On the ride home from the dance, what does Claude ask Catherine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gifts and benefits in Claude's life does Mr. Fredericks urge Claude to appreciate?

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

3. Compare Claude's experience on Christmas at the Powers' with his experience the same day at the Fisk's.

4. What evidence is there that Claude does not relate well to children, especially regarding the movies and Catherine Marsh?

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

6. How does a chance discovery at the movies affect Claude's future?

7. How do young Claude and adults seem to relate to each other?

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

9. What is the reader led to believe about Claude because Emma does not reveal any concrete information about Claude's father?

10. At the music festival, how does a pianist's stage fright benefit Claude?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which part of Body and Soul comes alive for you. That is, in which part do you feel that what is happening to the characters is vicariously happening to you? Why? How does the author do this? Are you immediately drawn into the story, or does it take a while? Why? Does the book intrigue, amuse, disturb, alienate, or irritate you? Why?

Essay Topic 2

How does Body and Soul have a common appeal through its theme, plot, and characters? Describe a conflict, theme, or issue that is common to all people. Give examples from the story and current events to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a situation in the story in which Claude acted in a way you disagree with. Describe the situation. Why does Claude act this way? What are the consequences of his actions? Why do you disagree with Claude's reaction to the situation? How would you have reacted? Why?

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