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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. In Chapter 25, what is the reason Andy gives for his father's newfound health?
2. In his story, what did the Japanese girl Andy lived with keep as a pet?
3. In Chapter 20, what does Andy suggest is the best way to get dogs to stop begging at the dinner table?
4. What does Dag call and tell Andy has made the news in Palm Springs?
5. According to Andy's brother, Tyler, whose birthday is January 8th?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 17, what does Claire describe as her memory of life on earth?
2. What does Andy do for his family on Christmas morning?
3. According to Andy, why will this year's Christmas holiday be different at the Palmer home?
4. What is the significance of the title of the story Elvissa tells, "The Boy with the Hummingbird Eyes"?
5. In her story in Chapter 18, what does Elvissa notice about the apartment Curtis is staying at?
6. As he explains in Chapter 29, how does Dag think he will die?
7. In Chapter 23 when Andy wakes up in the early morning and sees his friends asleep around him, how does he feel?
8. What does Andy say is the kiss of death, personality-wise in Chapter 25?
9. What does Dag do to the Aston Martin convertible that is parked not far from Larry's Bar?
10. In Chapter 20, what does Andy suggest is the best way to stop dogs from begging at the dinner table?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the climax of the novel. What happens, and why is it significant? How does it impact the protagonist?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the use of metaphor in Generation X. How does Coupland's use of metaphors enhance the narrative? How does the use of metaphors reiterate the key themes of the novel?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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