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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. As Julia leaves the building, she is stopped by a police officer who asks her where she was that afternoon. Her response is, "Talk to Lionel,"

2. Lionel describes the effect of drugs on his constellation of behaviors as

3. The fragmented sentence broken into three parts in Chapter 4 suggests

4. After their work is done, Frank often gives the boys

5. Lionel's visits to all of Frank's favorite places suggest

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the chapter, Tourette Dreams being composed of just one line?

2. What is Lionel's mission in the story?

3. Describe Lionel's ritual as he eats his sandwich after trying to get Gilbert out of jail.

4. Describe Frank's conversation in the car with his captors.

5. What would a typical day working for Frank entail when the boys first started with him?

6. What did Lionel do when Detective Seminole asked him about Matricardi and Rockaforte?

7. What characteristic does Lionel give Frank credit for developing in himself?

8. Explain the difference between a real car service and L & L.

9. Which of Lionel's symtoms keeps repeating itself on the night of the stakeout?

10. Before he enters the Zendo, Frank Minna's instructions to Lionel include

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider Lionel's characterization throughout the novel as he interacts and responds to others. Write an essay in which you describe the author's characterization of 1) Lionel through his jumbled thoughts, 2) Lionel through his verbal outbursts or 3) Lionel through his reactions to others. Identify three examples of the specific form of characterization to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Lionel identifies almost everything with his Tourette's through tics. Consider the significance of these tics to 1) Lionel's perception of his own identity. 2) the message of MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN or 3) Lionel's perception of the world's view of people with Tourette's. In your essay, describe at least three examples of Lionel's tics, including the situation in which they appear, and explain the significance of each.

Essay Topic 3

Lionel identifies with several people and things in the story. Explain why he identifies with 1) Food, 2) Frank or 3) Kimmery and consider how each relationship contributes to the theme of the novel.

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