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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. Where is the dweller controlling the kentuki in Hong Kong in Part IV?

2. What does Marvin forget to do with the kentuki the first time he finds himself in his new environment?

3. What seems to be the only think that interests Mister on the news?

4. Who is Emilia's closest friend?

5. What does Marvin ask Jesper to send to Lis for him as a thank-you?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kinds of accessories does Marvin ask Jesper for for his kentuki?

2. Why does Sven take a greater interest in Alina's kentuki in Part IV?

3. What does Grigor do regarding running his business to avoid arousing any suspicion?

4. Why do you think Alina's mother is worried about her in Part IV?

5. What does Claudio gather from the contents of the metal box in his uncle's apartment?

6. What is Marvin's relationship with his father like?

7. What surprises Claudio about his trip to see his uncle in Buenos Aires?

8. What does Klaus do to make it look like Emilia, acting through the kentuki, has been making trouble in Eva's hosue?

9. Who helps Grigor with his Fallback plan and how does Grigor feel about this person?

10. Why does Alina start to physically alter and abuse the kentuki in Part IV?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Enzo try so hard to forge a real-world connection with the dweller of his kentuki, and why does Enzo become so distressed when the dweller shows no interest in speaking with him person-to-person? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Eider, at the nursing home in Barcelona, suspect that the kentukis they have bought for the residents there have disconnected themselves deliberately? What do you think Schweblin is trying to communicate to the reader about the motivations of kentuki dwellers through this vignette? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions?

Essay Topic 3

How does Alina's relationship with the kentuki, Colonel Sanders, begin to change once Sven, her artist boyfriend, starts taking the kentuki to work with him? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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