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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. In Claudia's mind, what is Jasper's greatest sin?

2. In Chapter 16, what does the reader learn that Claudia publish just a few weeks prior to her birthday?

3. What is one of the things Claudia says her mother held against her from the time she was a baby?

4. What does Claudia tell Mr. Hamilton about history as they initially speak?

5. What kind of camp does Claudia visit in late 1945?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't the nurse try to stop Claudia's miscarriage?

2. Where are Tom and Claudia when he confesses that he wants to marry her?

3. Other than being grief stricken, what terrifies Claudia about not knowing how Tom dies?

4. According to Claudia, what does the destruction of Memphis reveal about history?

5. How does Mr. Hamilton's job offer to Claudia advance her writing career?

6. What personal history does Claudia's body reveal about herself?

7. What excites Claudia about seeing her book turned into a movie?

8. Why does Jasper decide to pursue a career in TV?

9. What uncharacteristic way does Claudia attempt to ensure Tom's safety when she learns he is missing in action?

10. How does Claudia's apology in Chapter 15 make Lisa feel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict prevails in Moon Tiger? Select a different type of conflict and explain how the story would have differed under that particular type of conflict.

Essay Topic 2

Write a character description of Claudia. Was she a major or minor character? Protagonist or antagonist? Support your answer with specific evidence from the story.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of "love" in this novel. Which characters embody the emotion and how do they show it?

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