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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 does Rick's mother suggest she might treat Klara as, instead of as a guest?

2. What does the bubble game eventually give rise to between Rick and Josie?

3. What does Chrissie tell Klara is the real purpose of Josie's portrait?

4. Why does Chrissie tell Klara she decided to have Josie lifted?

5. Why is Paul worried about Josie while they are all sitting at dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Melania Housekeeper ask Klara not to leave Rick and Josie alone?

2. What is a major source of grief for Chrissie?

3. What does Chrissie tell Klara she hopes Klara might be able to do in the event of Josie's death?

4. What does Rick tell Josie about how Mr. Capaldi sounds?

5. What does Helen say to Chrissie when Chrissie asks her if she regrets not having Rick lifted?

6. What does Miss Helen say to Klara that could be considered rude when they first meet?

7. What did Chrissie do to help her grieve Sal when Sal died?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who or what does Klara always believe is responsible for Josie's cure? Why does she believe this, and what does this belief reveal about Klara's character and nature? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the class and economic-related inequalities and social stratifications Ishiguro explores throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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