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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. What happens when Ghosh begins spending alone time with Marion in the hospital?
2. What does Hema shout at Stone?
3. Why does Hema call Ghosh in the middle of the night?
4. What is yelled at Hema?
5. What does Marion often see?
Short Essay Questions
1. What confuses Hema for a moment about Gebrew's message?
2. What happens when Dr. Stone is close to death?
3. What is Ghosh doing while Hema is with Mary and Dr. Stone, and how does he find out about Mary's death?
4. What does Hema do with Mary, and what does she find out is the problem?
5. How does Dr. Stone find out Mary is pregnant?
6. What happens the moment Hema arrives back at Missing?
7. Who does Marion run into when he gets mad at Hema and runs out of the house, and why is that person there?
8. By the time the twins are six how are they known, and what do they realize about Shiva?
9. Why does the Emperor call the hospital?
10. How does Hema feel about the twins after she takes them in, and why does she call Ghosh for help?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Cutting for Stone" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Cutting for Stone"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "Cutting for Stone" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 2
1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in "Cutting for Stone"? How does foreshadow contribute to a book's suspense?
2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in "Cutting for Stone" including why you believe it is an instance of foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.
3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "Cutting for Stone" and your own live to support your opinion.
Essay Topic 3
The meeting of Genet and Marion is complex and confusing. It is unclear whether or not Genet spitefully and knowingly infected Marion with the diseases that would threaten his life, or if it is an unexpected and unfortunate side effect of a lifelong obsession. Marion's time with Genet is also disturbing because he essentially rapes Genet in his bed, forcefully having sex with her, ripping through her circumcision scars. He doesn't seem to care that Genet is bleeding all over his bed, or that he is hurting her, because he is finally claiming what he believes is his. Despite his violent reintroduction to Genet, Marion cannot stop the fantasy of being with Genet forever.
1. Do you think, knowing Genet's character, it is likely she knowingly infected Marion? Why or why not? What do you think would be her motivation for consciously infecting him? Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
2. Do you think Marion's treatment of Genet was rape? Why or why not? Would you consider it a criminal act, if not outright rape? Why or why not? Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
3. Discuss the problem Marion has perceiving reality in relation to Genet when he still thinks about marrying her and being with her for the rest of his life. Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
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