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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 is Bolt's real name revealed to be in Chapter 10?

2. What is the name of Bosse's residence?

3. What is Allan's holding cell compared to when he arrives in Tehran in Chapter 13?

4. During what years is Chapter 13 set?

5. What item of evidence have the investigators discovered where Bucket was killed in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about the Boss's actions in Chapter 12?

2. Why does Allan enlist Father Ferguson in his escape in Chapter 13?

3. How does black comedy contribute to the tone and mood of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?

4. How would you compare the characters in the contemporary timeline to those in the historical timelines in the novel?

5. What is illustrated through Allan's encounter meeting Julius in Chapter 3?

6. What protagonist characters are introduced in Chapter 6? What does their introduction represent?

7. When and where was Allan Karlsson born? How is his childhood described?

8. What happens when Allan arrives in the U.S. in Chapter 9?

9. How does the author employ black comedy in Chapter 5?

10. What is illustrated through Allan's meeting with Bolt at the train station in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of fate, chance, and destiny in The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared. How does the author develop these themes through character, setting, symbolism, and imagery? What is Allan's viewpoint regarding the happenstance nature of life?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, Allan meets a variety of world-famous historical figures. How does Allan typically react to each new leader he meets? What are some examples of meetings that have gone awry for Allan? What are some examples of beneficial relationships with these world leaders?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Allan's encounter with Bolt at the train station in the beginning of the novel. What leads Allan to steal the suitcase? How does Bolt respond when he discovers the suitcase to be missing? How does he manage to find Allan?

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