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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. Why is it impossible to cut the trees on top of the hill?

2. Which of the following creatures can one find in the swimming pool?

3. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Bioy's personality?

4. Into what language is the invention of Morel translated in 1953?

5. What does the narrator say is elegantly carpeted?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is The Invention of Morel different from Casares' early novels?

2. What does the narrator want to expose in his books?

3. What is the narrator's final plea before he dies?

4. Why does the narrator decide against suicide?

5. What does the narrator say happens when he sighs in the basement?

6. What is the main theme of many of Casares' works?

7. How does the narrator ensure he is with Faustine forever?

8. In what condition does Jane attend the meeting?

9. Why does the narrator become upset with Faustine?

10. Why does the narrator think he should expose Morel's machine to the whole world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the introduction say about Casares? How is the introduction helpful in understanding the novel?

Essay Topic 2

How does solitude affect the narrator and his mind? How do you think one could fight the problems caused by solitude in such a situation?

Essay Topic 3

Why were genre novels becoming more respected in the 40s? In what way were authors like Casares influential in the critical evaluation of genre books? How was Casares influenced by genres such as adventure books?

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