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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Claude late for a doctor's appointment after Lady leaves the house?

2. Why is Lady upset when Claude finds her waiting for him outside his apartment?

3. Who coaches Claude after he gets the job as temporary pianist for Aldo Frescobaldi?

4. How does Lord Lightning feel about keeping quiet that he is Claude's father?

5. How is Senator Barnes related to Lady?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name a character, other than the main characters, who is important to the story. Why is the character important? Could the story have been written without this character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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