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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. To whom does Jakob write letters?
2. In what type of ground does Athos say one should be buried?
3. Who is Athos?
4. What do the Greeks seem to have caught from the Germans?
5. How many villages are decimated as the Nazis leave?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do Athos and Jakob identify with explorers of Antarctica?
2. Where is Jakob Beer at the opening of the novel, and what is he doing?
3. How does Jakob end up in Greece?
4. How does Jakob contrast history and memory?
5. What thoughts does Jakob have about the Catalan Atlas and history?
6. Describe Alex.
7. What is the Beskupin site?
8. What is Biskupin and what happens to it?
9. How does Athos relate natural phenomenon to railroads and the Holocaust?
10. How does Bella continue to impact Jakob's life?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "Fugitive Pieces". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Michaels chooses the symbols she does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Michaels chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Michaels's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Michaels use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
Essay Topic 2
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 "Fugitive Pieces" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Fugitive Pieces"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "Fugitive Pieces" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss "Fugitive Pieces" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if it is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Fugitive Pieces" a successful novel? What about young teens?
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