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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 does Xandra say Theo’s father died in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

2. What is the name of Kotku’s older boyfriend in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

3. How old is Theo when his mother is killed?

4. How frequently does Theo say he has to see the state-assigned therapist after his mother’s death in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

5. What is the name of the boy that Boris becomes jealous over because Kotku flirted with him after class in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Theo’s father make Theo call his mother’s lawyer in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”? What does Theo learn during the call?

2. What does Theo learn about the red-headed girl in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

3. What obstacle appears in Theo’s and Boris’s friendship in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

4. What event does the narrator describe on April 10, fourteen years prior, in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?

5. What do Theo and Hobie discuss on Theo’s first visit in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

6. What is Theo’s principle internal conflict in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

7. Who questions Theo once he returns to school in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”? How is this scenario described?

8. Where does Theo meet Hobie in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?

9. How would you describe Theo’s mindset when he arrives home in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

10. How is the arrival of Theo’s father described in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”? Who accompanies Theo’s father when he arrives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of alienation in the novel. How has Theo become alienated in Las Vegas? How does his alienation differ here from in New York? What are some examples of symbolism and imagery that support this theme in the reading?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of Larry Decker as presented in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson.” How would you demonstrate Theo’s relationship with his father growing up? How does this relationship differ from Theo’s relationship with his mother?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the narrative style of The Goldfinch. Is the narrative related in past or present tense? How does it change? Is the narrator involved in the action of the story? Why do you think the author chose to use this narrative style?

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