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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. With whom is Murray infatuated at the moment?

2. What does Danielle suggest that Marina do?

3. Why does Randy stay at a hotel on her trip?

4. In what city does THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN take place?

5. Where does Danielle live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Danielle Minkoff in Australia and who does she meet there?

2. How does Bootie know he has worn out his welcome with friends in Amherst?

3. What topic does Danielle try to talk to Marina about and why does Marina resist?

4. Who is Frederick (Bootie) Tubb and what is he doing since he left college?

5. What is the disconnect between how Marina and Murray perceive themselves and how they actually are?

6. Who is Murray's wife and what is her profession?

7. What are Ludo's obvious opinions about Murray and how does Danielle feel about them?

8. What are the three versions of Murray shown in this chapter?

9. What is the premise of THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN?

10. How does the author use the element of foreshadowing in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Messud address the gay culture in Manhattan in the early twenty-firstcentury? Is she authentic in her portrayal of gays during this time period? Does she slip into any stereotypes that may be found offensive? Does she portray gays in a flattering light in her book? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Does Messud end the story on a note of hope for Danielle, Marina and Julius, or will they continue to struggle with their relationships and hopes for their lives? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Danielle. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Danielle?

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