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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. When did Pruitt say he came to work for the Kappagodas in Chapter 19?

2. What establishment is referred to as "the fountain of youth" (237) in Chapter 15?

3. How many rooms make up Drum's country retreat, according to Lucky in Chapter 17?

4. Who is Drum's daughter that he escorted into the karaoke lounge in Chapter 14?

5. Who sang "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with Pong at the karaoke club?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Constance do to Tiller after he ate the candies?

2. What is robata? How is it described?

3. Who is Chilies and how is he described?

4. How old was Tiller when his mother left? How does he describe her leaving?

5. How would you characterize Tiller's relationship with his father?

6. How is Constance described?

7. How is the setting of Evergreen Shores described?

8. What kind of yoga event was taking place at the Kappagoda estate when Tiller visited?

9. What foreshadowing can be seen in Chapter 13?

10. What uncomfortable encounter does Tiller describe involving Lucky's mother in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Pong Lou in My Year Abroad. Where does Tiller meet Pong? How does this meeting change Tiller's life? In what ways does Pong assist Tiller in his journey to self-enlightenment?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of Eastern versus Western ideals, philosophies, and customs in the novel. How does the author illustrate these differences during Tiller's time abroad? How does colonialism come into play? What statement do you think author Lee is making about Eastern versus Western viewpoints?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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