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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. Who is described by the gossipers of the town as "a thief of music" in Chapter 7: "The Butcher"?
2. For how many days did Natalia's grandfather's bag sit on the hall table before it was opened by Natalia's grandmother, according to the narrator in the Epilogue?
3. Where does Luka go in order to pursue life as a musician in Chapter 7: "The Butcher"?
4. Natalia says in the Epilogue, "When you ask the people of Galina today: 'Why don’t you let your children out after dark?' their answers are" what?
5. When did Natalia return home with her grandfather's bag of belongings, according to the narrator in the Epilogue?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Natalia say that her grandfather was unhappy at the arrival of Darisa in Galina in Chapter 9: "The Bear"?
2. What led the apothecary to attempt to help the tiger's wife, according to the narrator in Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"?
3. What is revealed of the apothecary's childhood and early adulthood in Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"?
4. What mission does Natalia accept during the diggers' ceremony in Chapter 8: "The Heart"? Why does she undertake this mission?
5. What information leads Luka to return to Galina in Chapter 7: "The Butcher"? What is Luka's objective in returning?
6. What do Natalia's grandfather and Gavran Gaile do when they meet in Chapter 11: "The Bombing"? What is revealed about Gavran's past?
7. Where does Natalia's grandfather describe going on the night he last met the Deathless Man in Chapter 11: "The Bombing"?
8. What deceit does Amana's father commit after Amana leaves to elope with her lover in Chapter 7: "The Butcher"?
9. How does Natalia describe her grandfather's legacy amongst his peers in the novel's Epilogue?
10. How does Natalia describe the apothecary's death in Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"? Why is this significant?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the history of the Yugoslav Wars and their impact on the citizens of the former Yugoslavia. How was Yugoslavia divided after the wars? How did these divisions impact the people, their culture, and their history? How are these influences depicted in The Tiger’s Wife?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of superstition versus science in The Tiger’s Wife. How does Natalia regard the superstitions of the diggers? How does she view superstition in general? Why are superstition and science at odds in the narrative? Is this reflective of our society as well?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze and discuss the character of Zora in The Tiger’s Wife. For how long has Natalia known Zora? Where did they meet? What do you think Zora’s main role is in the narrative? How is Zora’s story resolved in the ending?
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