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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 ago does Hobie say Pippa’s mother died in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

2. How much does Boris say Kotku weighs in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

3. What is Mrs. Barbour’s first name?

4. Who is the author of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter?

5. Who is the telephone message from that Theo listens to after returning home from the bombing in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the narrator of the novel? What are the current circumstances of the narrator in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?

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

3. 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?

4. What psychological disorder does Theo’s father display the characteristics of, as seen in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

5. How does Theo describe the sexual undertones of his friendship with Boris in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

6. Where does Theo go to stay after his mother’s death in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”? Why?

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

8. How does Theo describe the setting of Boris’s bedroom in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine”?

9. Where is Theo being taken in the beginning of Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”? Why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Theo’s friendships with Boris and with Hobie in the novel. How would you compare these friendships? What are some of the positive aspects of Theo’s new friendship with Boris? What are some of the negative aspects of the relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Theo’s actions, objectives, and obstacles following his father’s death in Chapter 6. Why does Theo feel urgency for leaving while Xandra is asleep? What obstacles does Theo face? How are these obstacles overcome?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Havistock Irving in the narrative. Where does Theo encounter Mr. Irving? What information does he learn from Hobie regarding this character? How does the presence and past of Mr. Irving help to explain the Lucius Reeve situation?

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