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This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 127 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Dhalgren Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 127 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a child, what does Kidd remember being considered?
(a) Italian.
(b) Native American.
(c) British.
(d) Indian.

2. Why does Lanya say that she has stopped painting?
(a) She hates everything she makes.
(b) She forgot how to paint.
(c) She ran out of money to buy materials.
(d) She had a mental block while living in New York City.

3. Where does Kidd believe he has been held for some time, but cannot quite remember?
(a) His mother's home.
(b) A prison.
(c) A half way house.
(d) A mental hospital.

4. Who helps to retrieve Bobby's body?
(a) The scorpions.
(b) Tak.
(c) June.
(d) Lanya.

5. Why does the woman think that Kidd must be older than 27?
(a) He thinks he was born in 1924.
(b) He looks like he must be 40.
(c) He looks older than 27.
(d) He says he was born in 1948.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is this Lanya's reaction?

2. Why is Kidd upset while on the job?

3. Who is Ernest Newboy?

4. After the two make love, what does Kidd feel?

5. Who offers Kid a job cleaning apartments at the Labry Apartments?

Short Essay Questions

1. In this section, Kidd starts to lose time again, how does this affect him?

2. What surprises Kidd about the sample book copy?

3. Why is Layna surprised that Kidd got a job?

4. What does Mr. Richards do everyday he "goes to work."

5. Why does Kidd feel used and angry at his new work situation?

6. What does Kidd remember and not remember about himself?

7. When the woman asks Kidd if he wants to change the world, what is Kidd's answer?

8. What does Lanya believe in?

9. The next day, why does Kidd take a job from Madame Brown?

10. Why does Kidd agree to stay at the Richards' place until Mr. Richards gets home?

(see the answer keys)

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