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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. Which character trims the Maestro's hair?

2. What does Fevvers call Walser?

3. Who does Kearney confirm as his new business manager?

4. What does Walser think the stars are?

5. Who does Mignon say she would never have an affair with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the clowns performance in book 2, chapter 10.

2. What new thoughts and characteristics does book 2, chapter 9 introduce about Fevvers?

3. What does Lizzie state is her opinion is of Walser in book 3, chapter 1?

4. What do the Siberian tribes people believe about an expecting mother?

5. How does Carter express Walser's gradual character transition in book 3, chapter 3?

6. How does Olga bring new hope to the women's prison camp?

7. Describe Walser's initial meeting with the Shaman.

8. Why have the outlaws been banished?

9. Describe the character of the Escapee.

10. Why do you think Buffo cannot continue to be a clown?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Carter's writing style. How would you describe Carter's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does she use? Does she use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Carter's style give to the story? Can you detect a distinct personality with her style?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Carter's dialogue contribute to the following areas;

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 3

Carter hints at problem between Russia and America as early as 1897. Using one example in the book discuss how Carter shows these problem. What do you think caused this problems? Are there still problems between the two countries today?

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