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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 helps Klara out of a tight spot at the interaction meeting?

2. What does Josie say Klara has to do before she can purchase Klara?

3. What does Klara believe is the source of all her "nourishment"?

4. What does Klara do when she realizes Josie is not sleeping the right way and may be in distress?

5. What shape does Klara often see in her own vision?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Klara think about the interaction between the Coffee Cup Lady and the man?

2. What does Manager say is extraordinary about Klara?

3. Why does Klara like being in the front window of the store?

4. How does Klara see the world, meaning what is her field of vision like?

5. Why does Klara think the sun is pouring into the room with the interaction meeting in Part II?

6. What is the most significant difference between Klara and Rosa?

7. What is the purpose of the interaction meetings Josie has to participate in?

8. What seems to be the source of Josie's illness?

9. What is Rick doing when Klara first meets him with Josie?

10. How does Josie treat Klara after the Morgan's Falls trip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Klara eventually win over some of the humans who are suspicious of, or hostile to her, at first? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What is the purpose of the interaction meetings Josie's mother and the other parents set up for their children, and why are they necessary? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Ishiguro use Rosa's personality and demeanor as a sort of foil for Klara's? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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