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

2. Who sang the song "I Can't Quit Her" that Tiller performed at the karaoke bar in Chapter 14?

3. To whom does Tiller compare Mr. Kappagoda's appearance in Chapter 13?

4. What is the name of the man that Tiller refers to as "Spideyface" (201) in Chapter 13?

5. How did Constance's mother die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story did Pong tell Tiller in Chapter 18?

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

3. What led to Pong buying Tiller the knife in Chapter 12?

4. How is the setting of Evergreen Shores described?

5. How does Tiller describe Drum Kappagoda upon their first meeting?

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

7. What foreshadowing can be seen in Chapter 13?

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

9. What is said of Tiller's Chinese zodiac sign in Chapter 12?

10. How is Pruitt described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of irony in My Year Abroad. What are three examples of when irony appears in the novel, and how is the author using it?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of mental illness and suicide in My Year Abroad. What characters suffer from mental illness? How does it manifest in their actions and behaviors? What are Tiller's thoughts about mental illness?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Lucky in My Year Abroad. What is Lucky's profession? Where does he live? What is his family like? What are Lucky's motivations in the story? What becomes of this character?

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