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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. What is Klara keeping an eye out for in the city?

2. What request does Klara make of the sun in the barn?

3. Where is Rick's mother originally from?

4. What does Josie make for Rick after Rick gets angry at her in Part III?

5. What does Paul tell everyone he used to do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of living arrangement does Paul have in Part IV?

2. What does Miss Helen and Josie think is Rick's best chance for success in life?

3. What does Klara realize Mr. Capaldi is doing for his "portrait" of Josie?

4. Why does Melania Housekeeper ask Klara to keep a close eye on Josie in the city?

5. What does Mr. Capaldi ask Klara to do in his studio?

6. How does Paul feel about Mr. Capaldi and the work he is doing for Chrissie on Josie?

7. Why does Miss Helen want to meet Vance, her old flame, in the city?

8. What does Klara ask Paul to help her with in Part IV?

9. What is Mr. Capaldi's argument about why Chrissie's plans to "continue" Josie will work?

10. What does Josie fear about how Klara may feel about her in Part III?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end of this novel, how do the humans that once told Klara they cared for her and would protect her from harm - namely Josie and Chrissie - treat Klara? Where does Klara end up after leaving Josie's household, and what does this state of affairs reveal about humans' treatment of AFs? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Ishiguro treat the idea of meritocracy in society in this novel, and what effect does technology have on meritocracy in the society he creates? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What do Miss Helen's entreaties to Vance, and Vance's treatment of Miss Helen and of Rick, reveal about the realities of society and the importance of education and social stratification? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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