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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. How many heads does Senju Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion have?

2. Who crocheted the Bottleman's sleeping mat from recycled plastic shopping bags?

3. Where did Kimi study abroad in high school?

4. What is a librarian carrying who stop Benny when he goes to the basement?

5. In Chapter 67, how many crows do Benny and his mother have to bury?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Benny's special spoon?

2. What does Aikon remember about the earthquake on March 11, 2011?

3. Why do the Aleph and Benny take TAZ to the top of the mountain in Chapter 51 without the B-man?

4. How does Benny reunite with the Aleph and where has she been in Chapter 49?

5. What does Benny give his mother for her birthday?

6. In Chapter 52, what happens to Annabelle when she is cleaning?

7. Where does the Aleph live?

8. What happens while Annabelle is getting a massage in Chapter 33, and how does the masseuse react?

9. What is Kimi's background in Chapter 63?

10. Why are the crows dying in Chapter 67?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A bully is someone who picks on someone, often someone smaller or weaker. Who are bullies at Benny’s school? How and why do they bully him?

Essay Topic 2

After his father's death, Benny begins hearing voices. When does Benny begin hearing voices? How and why do they make it difficult for him to cope in his daily life?

Essay Topic 3

Ozeki reveals Benny’s life during a pivotal time. How do the events in The Book of Form and Emptiness help Benny mature and grow in the novel?

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