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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 are the Gypsy girl and Safran unable to be together?
2. "The Dial, 1941-1804-1941" goes back and forth between two stories. Who are the two stories about?
3. What do Jonathan, Alex, and Grandfather see when they finally reach Trachimbrod?
4. According to Jonathan, what makes women fall in love with Safran?
5. What did the Nazi's first do when they came to Trachimbrod?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the relationship between Safran in 1941, Brod in 1804, and the Dial.
2. After reading "What We Saw When We Saw Trachimbrod, or Falling in Love," the reader might suspect that Lista was a character in her own story. Who might she be? How do you know? Why do this?
3. In "Letter Dated 12 December 1997," what does Alex think about Jonathan's writing about Safran? Is this hypocritical? What has Alex learned?
4. Why do women fall in love with Safran?
5. Does the old woman in "Falling in Love" know Jonathan's grandfather? What does she tell Jonathan?
6. Safran does not consummate his relationship until his wedding night. What does this suggest about his relationships with other women?
7. Is Jonathan a reliable narrator? Defend your response.
8. How does Safran's teeth effect his life? What might have been different if he had not been born with teeth?
9. "Letter Dated 17 November 1997" revolves around the theme of forgiveness. Give at least one example of who needs to be granted forgiveness and the reason.
10. In "Falling in Love," what does "Augustine" look like?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the novel, Foer suggests that everything that ends begins again. Remember that the theme of rebirth does not necessarily have to do with physical rebirth. Their can also be spiritual, emotional, and symbolic rebirth. Discuss this theory and how Foer supports it. What does it mean? What does it teach?
Essay Topic 2
As a historical fiction, this novel is influenced by real events and ideas. Analyze how World War II or the Jewish culture have influenced this novel. For example, you may show how the violence of the war led to the violence in the family unit, or show how the Jewish culture has led to the use of themes like rebirth, suffering, sadness, justice, or forgiveness. Use examples from the novel to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
Everything is Illuminated explores the idea of writing. Look at the characters in the novel who write. What genres do they use? Why do people write? What does it accomplish? Is it worth it? What is the author's purpose?
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