1. What is the name of the equestrian school that Platt Barbour says his parents sent him to as soon as he could tie his shoelaces in Chapter 9: “Everything of Possibility”?
(a) Groton School.
(b) Collomby School.
(c) Winchester School.
(d) Prince George’s School.

2. Who is the school counselor that talks to Theo after his mother’s death in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?
(a) Mrs. Swanson.
(b) Miss Thomas.
(c) Mr. Borowsky.
(d) Mr. Neuspeil.

3. Who is the Danish girl in Theo’s class that has a crush on Boris in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?
(a) Carson McCullers.
(b) Sascha Cable.
(c) Saffi Caspersen.
(d) Farruco Frantisek.

4. Who is the “semi-famous actor” that visits Theo at the Barbours’ home after his mother’s death in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Jed.
(c) Mike.
(d) Tom.

5. What television channel does Theo sit and watch each day when Andy returns to school in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?
(a) Turner Classic Movies.
(b) CNN.
(c) Nickelodeon.
(d) Fox News.

Short Answer Questions

1. The following quote opens Part IV of The Goldfinch: “It is not flesh and blood, but heart which makes us fathers and sons.” Who is attributed to this quotation?

2. How long ago does Platt say that Andy died in Chapter 9: “Everything of Possibility”?

3. Who is the customer that accuses Theo and Hobie of working together to make and sell fake antiques in Chapter 9: “Everything of Possibility”?

4. What is the name of Tom Cable’s sister that Platt Barbour once dated?

5. How does Theo travel from Las Vegas to New York in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

(see the answer key)

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