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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. Yale remembers a time when whose parents would not allow Terrence to enter the hospital room?
2. After the wake, most of the attendees go to what location?
3. What is the name of Yale's boss?
4. In 1985, who discusses whether or not to get the new test that has been developed?
5. When Nico was 15 years old, how old was Fiona?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is ironic about the location at which Yale meets Charlie?
2. What place does Fiona name as being a location in which she will definitely not find Claire and why?
3. What task does Arnaud say will "take a couple of days" (133)?
4. What is the most encouraging aspect of Nora's art collection, from Yale's point of view?
5. What is the significance of the film Breakfast at Tiffany's for Yale?
6. What evidence exists to suggest that Yale is sincere in his love of art, the art world, and the power of the artist's voice?
7. Characterize the relationship between Nico and his parents prior to his death.
8. With what aspect of Arnaud's investigation is Fiona frustrated?
9. What event is taking place 20 miles away while the wake takes place and who is attending that event?
10. What is the symbolism of Nico's orange scarf?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of The Great Believers and analyze Makkai’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.
Essay Topic 2
Determine Makkai’s message within the novel The Great Believers regarding the importance of the continued fight for gay rights in United States.
Essay Topic 3
What is the function of Nico's character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by Makkai in depicting Nico and include in your discussion the reasons that Makkai portrays Nico and his loved ones’ reactions to Nico’s death in these particular ways.
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