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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 Milton wear to his and Tessie's appointment with Dr. Luce for good luck?

2. How does Tessie react to Cal when he returns home?

3. What was Dr. Luce's main purpose for recommending the particular treatment that he does for Callie?

4. What big step do Julie and Cal take in their relationship?

5. How does the Object act towards Callie the morning after the hunting lodge visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What masculine traits does Callie begin showing in this chapter?

2. Why does Callie have sex with Jerome?

3. How does Tessie react to the fight that Milton has with the men during Sunday dinner?

4. Why does Father Mike pretend to be Callie's kidnapper?

5. Describe Dr. Luce's office.

6. Describe the dynamics of Zoe's and Father Mike's relationship.

7. Compare and contrast Milton's and Chapter Eleven's views on the Vietnam War.

8. Describe Zora Khyber.

9. How do Milton and Chapter Eleven attempt to "bury the hatchet" when Chapter Eleven returns home to support his parents following Callie's disappearance?

10. Compare Milton's and Tessie's thoughts about Cal's hermaphroditism after she disappears

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes in Middlesex is the American Dream. Discuss how the American Dream is used in this novel and what it says about the attainability of the dream. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

There are several characters who influence the person that the narrator becomes. Select the two characters who you believe have the greatest impact on her development and:

1) describe each character's actions or beliefs as they relate to Cal/Calliope.

2) discuss the impact of this character on Cal/Calliope's life and personality.

3) discuss why you selected each particular character. What about each character made him/her more of an influence on Cal/Calliope than others?

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes in Middlesex is "you can't stop the inevitable". Discuss how Eugenides demonstrates this theme in the novel. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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