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

2. In Act 4, Chapter 1, where does Ed say that he lived when he was Dee's age?

3. In Act 4, Chapter 2, how many times has Ed worn Bermuda shorts before?

4. How much does Dee say is her net worth?

5. Where is Vinod's book set?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the schedule when the Actor leaves?

2. What does Vinod feel about sheltering in place?

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

4. What does Nat see and do when she wakes hearly in Act 3, Chapter 9?

5. How does everyone act after the Actor leaves?

6. How does social media turn on Dee?

7. Who was Suj?

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

9. What does the head of the network say to Senderovsky about not doing his show?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Novels can be structured and divided in different ways. How does the structure of a novel provide clarity and flow to a story? What are section titles? What are some purposes of section titles? How does the Shteyngart use section titles in Our Country Friends?

Essay Topic 2

An allusion is a figure of speech that does not directly refer to a person, place, or thing. What are some allusions in Our Country Friends? Why might it be difficult to decipher an allusion just by the context of a passage in a book? How do the allusions SKhteyngart uses help readers’ understanding of characters or concepts?

Essay Topic 3

The Actor is very self-centered and imposes his emotions on others. How do emotions dictate the Actor’s behavior? How do his emotions affect the interpersonal relationships between him and other characters?

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