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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. Fiona discovers that which of her friends will soon have a new gallery exhibition opening?

2. Which member of Nora's family disapproves of Nora's wish to donate certain items as part of her estate?

3. At what type of location is the event attended by Nico's family members at the start of the novel?

4. Fiona is worried about her daughter's well-being for what reason?

5. How are Nico and Fiona related?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is everyone at the party so alarmed after they see Terrence, Nico's former boyfriend?

2. What is the most encouraging aspect of Nora's art collection, from Yale's point of view?

3. In what way had Fiona spend her twentieth birthday and how had it contrasted with her twenty-first birthday?

4. What is the symbolism of Nico's orange scarf?

5. Who serves as Terrence's power of attorney near the end of his life?

6. What major purchase does Yale consider making within the narrative and why?

7. What information does Fiona report to Yale about her family's cleaning out of Nico's place and how does Yale react?

8. What realization does Yale make while in the bathroom with Julian at the party?

9. What is described as the only disappointment within Nora's art collection as the authentication process moves forward?

10. In what location is the wake celebrating Nico's death held?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss Makkai’s messages about guilt and responsibility within the novel The Great Believers.

Essay Topic 3

What message does Makkai send within the pages of The Great Believers concerning the definition of family?

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