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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. Who is Abel's "tutor" regarding intimate relations?

2. What kind of prestigious award does William win that calls for a celebration in New York City?

3. Who digs the Baron's grave?

4. Who is the first person to seduce William?

5. Who is hit with the butt of a gun during a raid on the castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. In addition to his night studies in English, what other tutoring does Abel seek and why?

2. Describe the first time Abel makes note of Henry's dishonesty.

3. How does Wladek come to live in the castle?

4. Explain how Richard dies and why his wife and child do not also die.

5. When is Wladek christened? How is the christening celebrated?

6. Explain young William's luggage scheme.

7. How does Abel make his way to Chicago from New York?

8. Explain how Wladek finds his way to the Polish Consul.

9. Why does Abel meet with William after Davis Leroy's death?

10. How does Wladek discover he is the Baron's second son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the term flashback as it applies to literature. How are flashbacks used in Kane and Abel?

Essay Topic 2

Define rising action as an element of plot. Discuss in detail the rising action in Kane and Abel. How does the author present it? How does the rising action flow? How does the rising action add to the suspense of the story?

Essay Topic 3

There are four points of view in which literature is written: first person, third person objective, third person limited, and omniscient. Which point of view does the author use in this book? Is this the most effective point of view for this story? Why or why not?

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