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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. In Act 4, Chapter 5, what does Karen have?

2. Where do Masha's parents live?

3. What vehicle nearly hits Karen and Nat on their morning walk in Act 3, Chapter 7?

4. In Act 3, Chapter 4, where does the ashtray come from that Senderovsky supplies Ed?

5. Where do the people in the Japanese reality show receive a house to live in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does information does the Actor have for Senderovskyin Act 4, Chapter 3?

2. Where do Dee and the actor walk when the pavement runs out in Act 3, Chapter 3?

3. What does Masha tell Senderovsky they can do if he does not get his script produced?

4. What does the handyman tell Senderovsky when Senderovsky complains that he cannot fix the plumbing?

5. In Act 4, Chapter 4, why is Karen sleeping on the sofa in the bungalow she is sharing with Vinod?

6. How does Masha feel about Karen's rapport with Nat?

7. What does Senderovsky think he can do after his show does not come to fruition?

8. What is the problem with the plumbing and what will it take to fix it?

9. How does Dee get a family to be friendly when she and the Actor are walking in Act 3, Chapter 3?

10. What does VInod begin to feel when he is in the meadow reading in Act 4, Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The plumbing on the property is a problem. Why is the plumbing a problem? How does Shteyngart use the plumbing problems to create a relationship between Masha and the Actor?

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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