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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 tells Lionel the reason for Frank's exile is

2. While questioning Kimmery, Lionel's symptoms are

3. The name Tony calls Lionel that brings tears to his eyes is

4. In Kimmery's apartment, Lionel reminisces about

5. Lionel's inability to agitate Gerard suggests

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What were the two things that Frank Minna would not discuss during the time Lionel knew him?

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

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

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

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

7. Explain Frank Minna's saying, Wheels within wheels.

8. Describe the marital relationship between Frank and Julia.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author uses irony in the story itself and in the character's life stories as well. Write an essay in which you consider the author's use of 1) irony in the development of plot, 2) irony in the development of characters, or 3) irony in the development of the theme of the novel. Use at least three examples to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Most of the story is told in first person point of view. 1) Why is this effective? 2) What does it allow the author to do? 3) Consider the author's purpose in choosing this point of view, and evaluate the effect of this choice on the novel. Write can essay in which you discuss one of the above using examples from the text to support your argument.

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