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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 long before Tyler's death did Sam appear on "Desert Island Discs"?
2. What did Malkie's parents not like?
3. What might have been missing from Julian's life?
4. To whom does the gypsy woman predict something bad would happen?
5. How does Julian feel the morning after being mugged?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Sam's response to Julian's story about the mugging?
2. How do Sam and Tyler respond to Sam's invitation to join the ASHamed Jews?
3. What does Julian realize about Kimberly and how does that puzzle him?
4. How does Hephzibah feel about marriage to Julian?
5. What do Tyler and Julian do and what is their thought about it?
6. What debates does Julian think about as he walks to Regent's Park and what is Julian's thought about what Libor says?
7. How do Sam and Libor say and think concerning Sam and Julian?
8. Who is Emmy Oppenstein and how does Libor reconnect with her?
9. How does Libor fare with the bereavement counseling?
10. What position has Hephzibah recently taken on and why does Julian think she was chosen for the new position?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Because Malkie always played the piano, Libor hired someone to teach him to play after her death. He tells Julian, "Just when you think you've overcome the grief, you realize you are left with the loneliness" (page 14), causing Julian to wonder if it is better to never know happiness at all so there is less to mourn. Unlike Libor, Sam is consumed with anger because of his wife's death, and the distance between them explains his anger.
1. Discuss reasons it was beneficial for Libor to take piano lessons. Why might it have been harmful to him? Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.
2. Do you think it is better to avoid happiness than to risk losing it? Why or why not? Why might it have been harmful to him? Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.
3. Why do you think Sam has reacted to Tyler's death with such anger? Discuss the reasons that can be found in the book. Why might it have been harmful to him? Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
The Finkler Question belongs to the comic novel genre. Discuss the following:
1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the comic novel genre.
2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.
3. What do you think is the difference between a comic novel and a mystery?
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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