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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 detail that Lionel remembers to take care of which demonstrates his loyalty to Frank to
2. Lionel knew he had arrived at the right place when he saw
3. Lionel interviews a boat owner on the island and learns the island is popular with the Fujisaki Corporation because
4. The story of the younger girl who meets two brothers in Maine and becomes lovers with first the older brother and later the younger brother suggests
5. After Gilbert is arrested, Lionel feels that someone is
Short Essay Questions
1. When he returns from exile, what does Frank tell The Clients?
2. What is it about Kimmery's personality that makes Lionel "con-worried?"
3. Describe Kimmery in terms of how she fits into the Zen lifestyle and how she doesn't.
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. Describe the marital relationship between Frank and Julia.
6. When Lionel meets Julia at the Lighthouse, what does think Gerard is doing for her?
7. When Kimmery stops answering her phone, what is Lionel's next course of action?
8. What does Lionel figure out about Frank's reasons for using the Irving joke as the clue to his killer?
9. What does Lionel spend his time on the highway doing?
10. How does the chase scene begin at L & L and who is involved?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
When Lionel asks Frank, "Who did this to you?" he replies with a joke about Irving. 1) Write an essay identifying three ways in which this exchange contributes to the development of the plot of the story. 2) Write an essay identifying the importance of jokes to the development of plot in the novel.
Essay Topic 2
In the novel, Lionel feels protective towards Kimmery, yet she rescues him. 1) Write an essay in which you consider Kimmery as a foil character to Lionel. 2) Contrast these two characters and consider how it adds to the theme. 3) Write an essay that identifies other relationships in which protection adds to the theme.
Essay Topic 3
Comedian Lily Tomlin said, "After all, in private we're all misfits." The men of Fujisaki Corporation are wealthy yet misfits in their own country of Japan. 1) Write an essay considering Tomlin's quote in relation to the novel, 2) Write an essay considering how the men of Fujisaki Corporation might not fit the lifestyle on Muscongus Island in Maine. or 3) Write an essay considering the men of Fujisaki Corporation and how the might not fit the lifestyle of the Zendo at which they practice.
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