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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. Why does Alfredo introduce Julian to Hannah?
2. What rekindles the affection among Libor, Sam and Julian?
3. What does Libor realize as he is on his first date?
4. How does Julian feel the morning after being mugged?
5. What disappoints Sam as he looks around the room in the meeting?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Sam and Tyler respond to Sam's invitation to join the ASHamed Jews?
2. What do Tyler and Julian do and what is their thought about it?
3. What does Julian not understand about his friend Libor?
4. How does Libor fare with the bereavement counseling?
5. Why does Julian decide to go to dinner at Libor's two nights later?
6. Why does Julian return to the scene of his mugging?
7. How does Hephzibah feel about marriage to Julian?
8. What is Libor's first date after widowhood like for him?
9. What does a Gypsy woman tell Julian when he is on a school holiday in Barcelona?
10. What does Julian realize about Kimberly and how does that puzzle him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of prejudice in The Finkler Question. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?
2. Trace and analyze the theme of grief in The Finkler Question. Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?
3. Trace and analyze the theme of death in The Finkler Question. Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of The Finkler Question and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why The Finkler Question is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Tyler is disappointed in Sam when he publicly announces his shame in the matter of Palestine on the show, and she disapproves of his decision to join the ASHamed Jews; however, Sam feels Tyler is wrong about him joining for acceptance; he feels the need for someone to speak the truth. Julian notices Tyler growing tired and subdued. He tells her he loves her, and she thanks him for making her feel wanted, though she knows he wants Sam more in the sense that he wants Sam's competence to rub off on him.
1. Discuss, in depth, why Tyler might have been disappointed with Sam's public statement. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.
2. Discuss why you think Sam believes the way he does about the Palestinian situation and why you think he joined ASHamed. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.
3. What do you think Tyler means by this thought: ulian notices Tyler growing tired and subdued. He tells her he loves her, and she thanks him for making her feel wanted, though she knows he wants Sam more in the sense that he wants Sam's competence to rub off on him. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.
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