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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. When did Vincent see Mirella again and Mirella did not acknowledge her?

2. What was Olivia eating under a red awning in 2008?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 8, who interrupts Jonathan's daydream of another life?

4. In Chapter 3, how long had Walter been with his girlfriend before she broke their engagement?

5. In Chapter 1, who can VIncent hear talking to her, but cannot see?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Paul do with the pills he bought at the System Soundbar when he had a bad experience with them?

2. What did Paul buy at the System Soundbar the first time he went in Chapter 3 and why?

3. What was VIncent's daily routine when she moved into Jonathan's house in Connecticut?

4. In Chapter 9, where did Vincent see Paul?

5. Why did Vincent's grandmother get her a video camera after her mother died?

6. What problem did Olivia have when she painted her friend Renata in1958?

7. What did Alkaitis wish he had done before they arrested him?

8. What did Walter do in Chapter 3 when he saw the words on the glass wall of the hotel?

9. What did Vincent observe and learn when she went to Jonathan's office at the end of Chapter 9?

10. What did most of the crew work on the Neptune Cumberland, and what cycle did the ship run?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paul feels responsible for the death of Charlie Wu, a musician. Why does Paul feel responsible for the death of Charlie Wu? Should Paul feel responsible for Charlie’s death?

Essay Topic 2

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood in The Glass Hotel, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters the author has created?

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