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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. What had occurred at the Fulton residence the night before in Up: Part Two?

2. What is the "second elevation"?

3. How long had Arbo been watching Lila Mae?

4. According to Marie Claire, why did Fulton write Lila Mae's name in his notes?

5. Why did Marie Claire send the papers out?

Short Essay Questions

1. After seeing Marie Claire in Up: Part Two, where does Lila Mae go?

2. How does Lila Mae get into the Follies without being noticed?

3. Who does Lila Mae agree to start working with in Up: Part One?

4. What had Arbo known all along?

5. How is Lila Mae keeping ahead of those who still seek her in Up: Part Two?

6. What did Lila Mae send out at the end of the novel?

7. What are the Funicular Follies?

8. What was Arbo in possession of in Up: Part Two?

9. What happens to Chancre at the Follies?

10. Where does Lila Mae hide after fleeing Urich's office in Up:Part One?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that explores the symbolic and thematic importance of the Black Box. Consider what the Box is and why it is of such interest to the powers that be in the novel. Consider also how it functions symbolically in the text as well as how it helps develop the themes.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that explores the setting of The Intuitionist. Consider the unidentified time and place, and the evidence that points to a particular period. Include a discussion of why Whitehead may have chosen to leave the setting ambiguous.

Essay Topic 3

Write en essay exploring the conclusion of the novel. What is significant about Lila Mae's stepping into James Fulton's footsteps? How does this represent a transformation for Lila Mae and why did the author choose to end the novel this way?

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