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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 article has Marina requested that Bootie write?

2. Who is Murray's nephew?

3. Who is Bootie in awe of?

4. What chapter does Murray consider adding to his manuscript after speaking to Marina?

5. Who is Bootie especially in awe of at his new location?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Bootie out of place on his first night in Manhattan?

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

3. How does the author show that Bootie is unprepared for life in Manhattan?

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

5. What is ironic about the chapter on raising children in Murray's book?

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

7. How does an affair between Murray and Danielle get started?

8. What risk does Julius take , especially since he is in a relationship with David?

9. What is the state of Julius' relationship with David after two months?

10. What is Murray's philosophy on life since he was able to escape the banality of his childhood home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the family in THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the Thwaite family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family to most families living during the early twenty-first century?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN is a classic story of loss and betrayal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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