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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 does Carriscant believe about the wounds he examines in a murder victim?
2. What is 2265 Micheltoreno?
3. What is apparent when Carriscant visits Pantaleon's house?
4. What does Carriscant often think of doing?
5. What does Kay think started Philip on the road to his alcoholism?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do Bobby and Carriscant visit Isidro Cruz and what happens?
2. What does Carriscant notice while at Cruz's home?
3. What is the impact of Coleman's death on Kay and Philip?
4. What does Kay decide about Carriscant and what does she do after deciding this?
5. What does Meyersen say about Kay's home and career and how does it affect Kay?
6. How does Kay conduct her investigation of Carriscant?
7. Who is Pantaleon Quiroga?
8. Why is Kay Fischer nearly bankrupt?
9. What does Kay's mother confirm about Kay's past?
10. What documentation is left of Kay's biological father?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Blue Afternoon help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Blue Afternoon? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in The Blue Afternoon to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 2
Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:
1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?
2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?
3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?
4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.
5. What type of plot do you think The Blue Afternoon is? Explain your response.
Essay Topic 3
There are many questions left with no definite answers in The Blue Afternoon. Discuss the following:
1. What are two questions left with no answers that you would have liked to know? Why? Use examples from your life and The Blue Afternoon to support your discussion.
2. Discuss, in depths, why you think Boyd left so many questions. Use examples from your life and The Blue Afternoon to support your discussion.
3. Do you think a novel should tie up all loose ends and answer all questions? Why or why not? Use examples from your life and The Blue Afternoon to support your discussion.
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