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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. Which of the following is not something the narrator claims gives him inspiration in his writing life?

2. While she is doing her language homework, how does Zuta feel about the confrontation that happened at the dinner table earlier that night?

3. In what century does the tennis match take place?

4. Who accuses the valet of stealing the family's silver?

5. What bizarre action does Joey watch Zuta do after he hears her groaning in the dark?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the narrator explain his beliefs that all art is an imitation?

2. How does Zuta react when Kopyrda sneaks through her bedroom window?

3. What does the narrator of the novel believe is the worst form of torture in the world?

4. What interesting items does Joey find in Zuta's bedroom when he snoops through her belongings?

5. How does Aunt Hurlecka come to Joey's rescue while he is on the outskirts of town?

6. How does the crowd at the tennis match respond to all the craziness going on around the field?

7. How do Joey and Kneadus fare while searching for the farmhand in the city?

8. How does Mrs. Youngblood react when she sees Zuta walking down the street with a boy she doesn't know?

9. What happens when Joey and Kneadus reach the edge of the city in their search for the farmhand?

10. How does Zuta respond when she realizes Joey is spying on her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Joey has various crushes on female characters he comes across. First, describe the first romantic crush Joey has on a female character in the novel. How does he respond to these romantic feelings? Then, compare Joey's first crush to a crush he has later on in the novel. What has changed in the way Joey responds to these romantic feelings? How do these scenes show growth in Joey's character? Choose at least two examples of scenes from the text that you believe best exemplify and strengthen your argument and describe those scenes in this essay.

Essay Topic 2

Art, and writing in particular, is an theme central in the novel. What argument is the novel trying to make about structure. According to this book, what makes a good novel? What relationship should the author of the book have with its audience? How does the narrator of this novel feel about traditional form narration and how do you see that opinion reflected in the text? Choose at least two examples of scenes from the text that you believe best exemplify and strengthen your argument and describe those scenes in this essay.

Essay Topic 3

When Joey is alone with Zuta he has a difficult time communicating with her. Choose at least two scenes in which Joey finds himself unable to physically communicate with Zuta. How does Joey unleash the frustration he feels at his ineptitude? Then, explain how each of these scenes highlights the different levels of maturity and character growth in Joey and Zuta.

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