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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. Claire thinks about the sun ruining the life of a farmer from which country?

2. Which celebrity does Andy say his brother once shared an elevator with?

3. What nickname does Dag have for his office cubicle?

4. In Chapter 12, who is said to have disappeared the day after the picnic?

5. What does Andy say is considered just about the worst thing that can happen to you in Japan?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7, at what point does Andy say he knows he and Claire would be friends for life?

2. What is the most prized possession of Andy's boss in Japan?

3. What do Clair and Andy discuss about Dag after he gets in touch with them following his disappearance to Nevada?

4. What does Andy say about his parents' house in Chapter 15?

5. In Chapter 1, what example does Andy give of Dag's considerate nature?

6. What does Buck ask each of the Monroe girls to do?

7. Why does Claire choose the corner of Cottonwood and Sapphire Avenues for their picnic in Chapter 3?

8. What does Andy tell us about himself in Chapter 9?

9. How and when do Andy and Claire meet?

10. Where are Andy, Dag, and Claire all originally from, and why does Andy say it doesn't matter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Coupland's use of irony. How does Coupland use irony to reiterate the themes of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Claire Baxter. What are her defining character traits? What are her relationships like with Andy and Dag? What is her relationship like with Tobias and Elvissa? How does she grow throughout the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the climax of the novel. What happens, and why is it significant? How does it impact the protagonist?

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