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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. On what date was Allan Karlsson born?
2. Where is Allan working in the beginnning of Chapter 11?
3. Who is the prosecutor in charge in Eskilstuna?
4. Where does the bus driver intend to drop off Allan after he's paid his fare in Chapter 2?
5. What years are covered in Chapter 7?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is notable about the first and last chapters of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?
2. What protagonist characters are introduced in Chapter 6? What does their introduction represent?
3. For whom is Allan working in Chapter 11? Why does he change sides?
4. Why does Allan enlist Father Ferguson in his escape in Chapter 13?
5. How does the author employ black comedy in describing Bucket's death?
6. What is illustrated through Allan's encounter meeting Julius in Chapter 3?
7. How does Allan meet General Franco in Chapter 7? How does this meeting benefit Allan?
8. What character is introduced at a press meeting in Chapter 5? How is the media depicted?
9. What is illustrated through Allan's meeting with General Franco in Chapter 7?
10. How does black comedy contribute to the tone and mood of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the character called "the Boss" in the novel. What is the Boss's real name? How does the Boss become injured and who takes care of him after his injury?
Essay Topic 2
How would you describe Allan's viewpoints on politics and religion? What has led to these viewpoints? How did Allan's parents influence his religious and political ideologies?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Allan's relationship with President Harry Truman. Where do Allan and Truman meet? What mission does Truman solicit Allan to embark on? How does Allan perform in this mission?
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