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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. According to Kincaid, what doe WP stand for?

2. Where does Hugh go to play ball in Book One?

3. What does Officer Hervano give to Irwin after he rescues the dog in Book Two?

4. Which classmate of Kincaid's has a hair lip that causes a speech impediment?

5. What types of books does Peter enjoy reading?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Everett's opinion on miracles as described in Book One?

2. How do the boys name the pitches their father practices in Book Two?

3. How did Papa lose his thumb?

4. Why does Irwin cuss around Everett?

5. According to Kincaid in Book One, what causes Papa to start up smoking again after he had quit?

6. What is revealed about the role that Everett and Irwin play within the Chance family during their conversations at the hedge in Book Two?

7. How does Peter's appearance change after Laura stops doing his domestic duties?

8. What reason does Papa give for Mama expecting twins in Chapter 1?

9. Why doesn't Kincaid go to church with his Mama and siblings in Book One, Chapter 2?

10. What is Peter's opinion on miracles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel there are several figures that could serve as the archetypal "hero" figure. Using specific examples from the text, identify one character that could be considered a hero archetype and describe how Duncan demonstrates this in the novel. Be sure to discuss whether or not Duncan is effective. Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel Laura's views of her religion and her fervor towards it change drastically; however, Hugh's views of her religion remain somewhat the same. Discuss the dichotomy of how these views differ and how they reflect upon the character that holds them.

Essay Topic 3

In The Brothers K, Duncan utilizes many popular historical baseball figures as characters and anecdotes throughout the novel. Using at least three examples of these figures from the text, discuss how the inclusion of these characters affects the plot and directs the themes of the novel.

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