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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 is Lila Mae Watson doing with the Black Box plans?

2. How Does Lila Mae learn the truth about the Fanny Briggs elevator?

3. What is the "second elevation"?

4. Who does Coombs work for?

5. What does Lila Mae ask Chuck Gould to do in Up: Part One?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the Funicular Follies?

2. What is Lila Mae planning to do what she finishes the plans?

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

4. How does Lila Mae know that they will never figure out the Black Box design?

5. How long had Arbo been watching Lila Mae?

6. Who is Pompey?

7. What happens to Chancre at the Follies?

8. How does Lila Mae get into the Lift magazine offices?

9. Where does Lila Mae go after leaving Intuitionist House?

10. What favor does Lila Mae ask of Chuck Gould?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the character of Marie Claire Rogers. Marie Claire is the only other woman besides Lila Mae who plays a significant part in the novel. How does Marie Claire connect with the issues of racism, sexism, and power? How does she subvert exceptions? How does she serve as a symbolic counterpoint to Lila Mae?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the power structure of the city in The Intuitionist. Consider the power held by Arbo and United, the two big elevator manufacturers and the subsequent levels of power below them, including the Elevator Guild, the Institution, and inspectors like Lila Mae.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Lila Mae's experiences with men. Consider the flashbacks of her uncomfortable date with Grady Jr. and her encounter with the salesman, Freeport, as well as her experience in the dance hall at the end of Up/One. Why does the author choose to include these scenes and why are they important to the development of Lila Mae's character?

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