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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. After throwing his gun into the sea, Lionel is compelled to

2. Lionel's reason for returning to the Zendo is

3. What causes Tony and Lionel to stop arguing and team up again?

4. When he gets bored driving, Lionel cannot

5. The men of Fujisaki Corporation became monks in America because

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Kimmery in terms of how she fits into the Zen lifestyle and how she doesn't.

2. Describe how the conversation with Detective Seminole changes the attitude between Tony and Lionel.

3. When Kimmery stops answering her phone, what is Lionel's next course of action?

4. What do The Clients want Lionel to do?

5. Who is Roshi and what does he tell Lionel about Frank?

6. What does Frank's phrase, "Tell your story walking," mean to Lionel?

7. What clue does Lionel find in the rental car's glove box?

8. What is the mission of the men in blue suits who escort Lionel to their rental car and why don't they accomplish it?

9. What does Julia imply with her story about the Snuffleupagus?

10. How does Frank try to change Julia when they marry and return to Brooklyn?

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

1) Write an essay describing the author's depiction of family in the novel. 2) Describe the author's description of family within the Fujisaki Corporation and 3) Describe the author's depiction of family with the Zendo.

Essay Topic 3

1) Write an essay in which you consider how Lionel's Tourettes Syndrome contributes to the theme of the story. 2) Write an essay in which you consider how Lionel's Tourettes Syndrome contributes to the plot of the story. or 3) Write an essay in which you consider how Lionel's Tourettes Syndrome contributes to the characterization of the story. Give examples of particular incidents with Lionel in the novel.

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