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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator eventually escape the museum?

2. Why does the narrator begin to think Morel and Faustine are putting on a comic act for his benefit?

3. How does Morel say the photograph is different from other photographs?

4. What problem does the narrator have with the room where he sleeps that night?

5. What does Morel tell those gathered that he has done without their permission?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

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