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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 was Seven Pillars of Arabia published?
2. Where was Rembrandt born?
3. What airport does Theo leave New York from after departing his engagement party in Chapter 11: “The Gentleman’s Canal”?
4. Who is the following quote attributed to in the opening of Part III of the novel? “We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others, that in the end, we become disguised to ourselves.”
5. What is the reported value of the rediscovered Rembrandt that was stolen from the museum after the attack?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Theo learn about Havistock Irving from Hobie in Chapter 10: “The Idiot”?
2. What takes place when Theo meets with the art thieves in Chapter 11: “The Gentleman’s Canal”?
3. What has Theo done with The Goldfinch after arriving at Hobie’s shop in Chapter 7: “The Shop-Behind-the-Shop”?
4. How does Theo describe his time spent with Pippa in Chapter 10: “The Idiot”?
5. Where does Theo hide the museum painting in Chapter 8: “The Shop-Behind-the-Shop, continued”?
6. How does Boris describe his plan for retrieving the painting to Theo in Chapter 11: “The Gentleman’s Canal”?
7. What setting is Theo at in the beginning of Chapter 7: “The Shop-Behind-the-Shop”?
8. How does Theo describe his business dealings in Chapter 9: “Everything of Possibility”?
9. What causes Theo’s anxiety about the painting to escalate in Chapter 7: “The Shop-Behind-the-Shop”?
10. Why does Theo study relentlessly in Chapter 7: “The Shop-Behind-the-Shop”?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the setting of Hobie’s shop in the novel. How large is the shop? Where in the building does Hobie have his workshop set up? Where does Hobie live in relation to the store? What are Theo’s impressions of this setting?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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