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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. Gerard's connection at Fujisaki who helps him siphon funds was

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

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

4. During his conversation with The Clients, Lionel acts impertinent by

5. The mission of the four men in blue suits who escort Lionel to their rental car is

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. When Lionel meets Julia at the Lighthouse, what does think Gerard is doing for her?

5. Discuss how Lionel thinks he is like an airbag?

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

7. What does Lionel decide during his phone call with Tony?

8. How does the chase scene begin at L & L and who is involved?

9. What did Lionel sense in the home of The Clients that made him uncomfortable?

10. When he returns from exile, what does Frank tell The Clients?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you discuss the purpose and significance of the stylistic changes in Chapter 4, (Tourette Dreams), such as point of view, punctuation and parentheses. 2) Write an essay describing the change in point of view in Chapter 8, Formerly Known.

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

1) Consider Frank's murder as an inciting incident in the novel. 2) Consider Frank's hiring of the Minna Men in the story. or 3) Consider Julia's meeting Gerard as an inciting incident. In an essay, explain the the situation you are describing, and how this incident contributes to the development of the plot.

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