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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. Where and when was Senderovsky born?

2. What does Nat tell Karen she can play on the piano?

3. In Act 2, Chapter 1, when he lights Dee's cigarette, where does he remember being propositioned over a cigarette?

4. In Act 1, Chapter 3, when does Senderovsky remember that Vinod was first diagnosed with cancer?

5. What is the name of one of the mountains Senderovsky can see after he picks up Ed at the train station?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Karen remember about Vinod's manuscript?

2. What does the Actor tell Senderovsky about his script?

3. What does Vinod see as Senderovsky drives off from the bus station?

4. What does Vinod want back from Senderovsky, and how does Senderovsky respond?

5. What character was the Actor supposed to play in the adaptation of one of Senderovsky's early novels?

6. What does Dee know about Senderovsky and his guests from their social accounts?

7. Why does Nat take Karen into the yard in Act 2, Chapter 3, and what do they find?

8. Where has Ed traveled since December?

9. What is Nat doing when Karen sees her?

10. What chaos is there at the House on the Hill in Act 1, Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Artistic license is a method an author uses to create art, music, or writing based on his interpretation of life. How does Shteyngart use artistic license to create the realistic background of Our Country Friends?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does Shteyngart use foreshadowing in Our Country Friends? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense or anticipation?

Essay Topic 3

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Shteyngart use more metaphors or similes in Our Country Friends? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes make the writing more interesting?

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