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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. The story begins with a stakeout in front of the
2. All of the Minna Men
3. The personal items Frank leaves in the back seat of the car so that they are not stolen in the hospital are
4. Lionel spends many hours of his childhood
5. In Chapter 4, the author changes point of view to
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the difference between a real car service and L & L.
2. Describe what happens in the penguin incident with Lionel and Gilbert.
3. What role does Frank play in the lives of the MInna Men?
4. What characteristic does Lionel give Frank credit for developing in himself?
5. Discuss what Lionel means when he says, It (meaning Minna's influence) changed us as a group. We developed a certain collective ego, a presence apart at the Home.
6. What is the significance of the chapter, Tourette Dreams being composed of just one line?
7. What did Lionel do when Detective Seminole asked him about Matricardi and Rockaforte?
8. At St. Vincent's Home for Boys, where did Lionel spend all of his time and why?
9. What is Lionel's mission in the story?
10. Explain how Lionel finds Frank.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Consider the growth of characters throughout the novel, in particular, the Minna Men. Then write an essay in which you discuss how 1) Danny, 2) Gilbert or 3) Tony grew up and how their relationships changed once they began working for Frank Minna. Relate their change and growth to the theme of the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Because of Lionel's Tourette's Syndrome, the author's use of imagery is particularly vibrant. 1) Write an essay discussing the importance of the gustatory imagery to Lionel's character, or 2) Write an essay discussing the author's use of auditory imagery with respect to Lionel's character, or 3) Write and essay discussing the importance of tactile imagery to Lionel's character.
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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