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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 was Karen's favorite rock group during her sophomore year in high school?
2. In Act 4, Chapter 2, how long has it been since Masha came to America?
3. At what age did Karen cross from fashion to technology?
4. Who was Ed's favorite housemate on the Japanese reality show who killed herself?
5. In Act 3, Chapter 2, how long has it been since the handyman has been paid?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Act 3, Chapter 1, what does Senderovsky think about Nat and his parenting?
2. How does Masha feel about Karen's rapport with Nat?
3. Where do Dee and the actor walk when the pavement runs out in Act 3, Chapter 3?
4. What is the problem with the plumbing and what will it take to fix it?
5. What does Masha tell Senderovsky they can do if he does not get his script produced?
6. What nearly happens when Karen and Nat are walking in Act 3, Chapter 7, and how does Karen react?
7. Who was Suj?
8. In Act 4, Chapter 4, why is Karen sleeping on the sofa in the bungalow she is sharing with Vinod?
9. How does social media turn on Dee?
10. What does the head of the network say to Senderovsky about not doing his show?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Characters feel guilty that they are safe in the country while the virus is wreaking havoc in the city and around the country. How do the characters’ struggle with guilt? Why are they experiencing survivor’s guilt?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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