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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why can Senator Barnes help Claude and Lady with adoption?
2. Why does Mr. Weisfeld visit Claude in his dressing room before the second concert?
3. How is Senator Barnes related to Lady?
4. In what year is Claude at college when he meets "Lady" Powers?
5. Where do Frescobaldi and Claude first meet to practice?
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
Several components of quality literature include: 1) use of descriptive words 2) use of analogies, metaphors, and similes, and other figurative language 3) an attention-grabbing beginning 4) details 5) appealing to the five senses. Is Body and Soul an example of quality literature? Why or why not? Give examples from the story using three of the five components of quality literature to explain your answer.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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