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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. Who was Pong's foreman for his basement renovation?
2. What was the name of Val's brother that died as a child?
3. What is the "grease-soaked foot-long hoagie" called that Val buys for Victor Jr.?
4. What does Tiller say Patel's given name is in Chapter 2?
5. What did Pong's childhood babysitter constantly chew?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who invited Tiller on the Asia trip and why?
2. From what narrative point of view is the story related? Why is this important?
3. How are Pong's parents described?
4. What is the name of Pong's jamu product? Who named it and what does the name mean?
5. What setting is described in Chapter 2? What are Tiller's thoughts about this setting?
6. What were Tiller's first impressions of Pong when they met?
7. How did Pong describe jamu to Tiller in Chapter 4?
8. What was Tiller's family like growing up?
9. What passion did VeeJ adopt in Chapter 5? What led to this newfound hobby?
10. What did Tiller tell his father when he prepared to depart for Asia with Pong and his business partner?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the character of Val in My Year Abroad. If Val were considered a symbol, what would she represent? What are Val's motivations in the novel? How does Val change in the course of the story?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and analyze the character of Constance Kappagoda in My Year Abroad. What actions does Constance commit in the course of the novel? What motivations propel those actions? Do you consider Constance to be an ally to the protagonist or an antagonist? Why?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the themes of hedonism and sexuality in My Year Abroad. How do these themes arise? What experiences does Tiller encounter with hedonism and sexuality? How do these experiences change him?
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