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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 chapter 7, to whom does Iris want to will Laura's things?
2. In the man's story, how are the sacrificial virgins mutilated before their death?
3. What is the name of the restaurant where Richard proposes to Iris?
4. What name do the group of people who want to invade Sakiel-Norn call themselves?
5. In the man's story, how is the value of carpet determined?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the relationship between the man and the woman in 'The Blind Assassin' sub novel in chapter 2.
2. How did the Snilfards prevent the sacrifice of their daughters?
3. At the end of chapter 6, the man is writing a story including characters X, Y, Z, and B. What is this story about?
4. How does Laura respond to living with Richard and Iris?
5. In chapter 1, the protagonist of the sub novel looks at a picture. What does this picture depict?
6. In chapter 5, Laura does something that scares and angers Iris because she thinks it will save her dead mother. What does Laura do?
7. In chapter 4, how does the woman feel about the man's story?
8. In chapter 1, Iris says "some people can't tell where it hurts. They can't calm down. They can't ever stop howling." Who do you think is/are the "they" she had in mind?
9. What is the fate of slave children who make the carpets in Sakiel-Norn?
10. Why is it awkward between Liliana and Norval Chase when he returns from the war?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Water related images pervade the novel. What do you think the water symbolizes and why do you think the author chose water? Cite at least three water images from the novel, making sure to explain them both in their immediate context and the context of the novel as a whole.
Essay Topic 2
Many of the characters have very strong beliefs for which they are willing to sacrifice their lives and their livelihoods. In fact, many of the character's deaths are directly or indirectly caused by their stubborn adherence to their belief system. Choose a character and detail that particular character's belief system and how it influences the way this character lives. Are these beliefs deeply ingrained enough that this character is willing to die or suffer for them or are they fluid depending on the social climate?
Essay Topic 3
In chapter 7, Iris says "the only way to write the truth is to assume that what you write down will never be read," yet she herself is ultimately writing with a particular audience in mind, Sabrina. Do you agree or disagree with Iris's statement? Why or why not? Furthermore, do you think that Iris's actions support her statement? Consider both Iris's memoir and her novel as examples of her writing. Is the novel true or not? She says that she originally writes it only for herself but then eventually publishes it, thus giving it to other people. How does this affect the truth contained within it?
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