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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 38, how long has Rashid been trying to find Khalil's parents on Feacebook?

2. How long ago is it believed that the ancestors of the Tuareg came from what is modern Syria?

3. How old were Rashid's children when he left?

4. How many Soviet soldiers died trying to liberate Berlin?

5. Who has a single room in the new accommodations at Spandau?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Karon Anubo not able to buy a transit pass in December?

2. Why does Richard give Anne, the photographer, Ali's contact information?

3. What was life like for the thin man with the broom before he went to Kumasi?

4. Why do staff members want to take blood samples from the refugees?

5. Who are the staff at the old nursing home where the refugees are housed?

6. What work does Apollo help Richard do at Richard's home?

7. Where is it thought that the ancestors of the Tuareg came from?

8. How did Rashid get sent on a boat with his children?

9. What medical condition does Rashid have, and why has he not been treated for it?

10. What is the room like where Richard has a piano, and how has the room been used over the years?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Erpenbeck use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters she has created?

Essay Topic 2

Personification is a literary device that assigns human qualities—such as emotions or behaviors—to objects, animals, or ideas. How does Erpenbeck use personification in Go, Went, Gone?

Essay Topic 3

Setting is the place where a story happens. Where does Go, Went, Gone take place? How do characters feel about the place and why?

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