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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 tells a story about a man named Buck. What is Buck's occupation?

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

3. What disturbing artifacts does Andy mention Claire keeps in what should be her dining room?

4. What kind of car does Dag drive?

5. What is Texlahoma?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dag hope Charlene was the one who had to clean out his desk after he quit his job?

2. In Chapter 1, what does Andy say worries him about his dogs?

3. What does Andy tell us about Claire in Chapter 7?

4. What historical challenge does Dag give to Margaret in Chapter 5?

5. How and when do Andy and Claire meet?

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

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

8. In Andy's story in Chapter 10, why is Miss Ueno upset?

9. What happens to the Astronaut named Buck when he lands on Texlahoma?

10. In Chapter 10, what does Andy recall was on his mind when he was on the phone trying to track down photos from Depeche Mode?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the language of the novel. What is the meaning behind the title of the chapters? Discuss the unique language in the novel. How is the language a reflection of the lifestyles and attitudes of the main characters?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the writing style of the novel Generation X. How does Coupland convey the tone of the novel? What techniques does Coupland use to connect the writing style with the themes of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author of the novel, Douglas Coupland. What is his background and how does it relate to Generation X? Is he a Gen X'er?

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