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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 Dr. Hoffman die in Chapter 8, The Castle?

2. What does Albertina gather in the end of Chapter 6, The Coast of Africa?

3. What does Dr. Hoffman show to Desiderio in Chapter 8, The Castle?

4. What must the Count show before being allowed in the brothel in Chapter 5, The Erotic Traveler?

5. Who does the madame turn out to be in the brothel in Chapter 5, The Erotic Traveler?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where are Desiderio and his companions taken to meet the tribal chief in Chapter 6, The Coast of Africa? What is the Count's reaction?

2. What does the Count do upon spotting a brothel in Chapter 5, The Erotic Traveler?

3. What do the centaurs do to Albertina and Desiderio in Chapter 7, Lost in Nebulous Time after taking them to their village?

4. What does Albertina explain to Desiderio about the machines in Chapter 7, Lost in Nebulous Time? Where are the couple in this chapter?

5. What are Desiderio's experiences like on the pirate ship in Chapter 6, The Coast of Africa? Who does he befriend?

6. How does Desiderio kill Dr. Hoffman and Albertina in the end of Chapter 8, The Castle?

7. How are the Count and his assistant described in Chapter 5, The Erotic Traveler?

8. What is Desiderio's impression of Dr. Hoffman upon meeting him in Chapter 8, The Castle?

9. Where does Desiderio travel in Chapter 5, The Erotic Traveler? Who offers him a ride?

10. What does the tribal chief order done to the Count and his companions in Chapter 6, The Coast of Africa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of identity in Chapter 3, The River People. How does Desiderio find pride in his Indian heritage among these people? How does Carter define "the other" in the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of the Professor in the narrative. How does Desiderio meet him? What does he learn from the Professor? What is the Professor's job?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the central character in the story, Desiderio. What is notable about Desiderio's heritage? What happened to his parents?

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