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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 the killer of Shere Khan in The Jungle Book, according to the narrator in Chapter 7: "The Butcher"?

2. What is Jovo's profession in the story of Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"?

3. Who was the surviving hajduk that the apothecary stayed with after the rest of the band was killed?

4. How old is Marko Parovic described in the beginning of Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"?

5. What have Marko Parovic's grandchildren recently bought him in Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What deceit does Amana's father commit after Amana leaves to elope with her lover in Chapter 7: "The Butcher"?

2. How is Darisa's childhood and young adulthood described in Chapter 9: "The Bear"?

3. What is the legend of Darisa the Bear's death as revealed in Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"? Who discovered Darisa's remains?

4. Who is the man that Natalia follows into the abandoned village in Chapter 13: "The River"? What clues in the chapter indicate his identity?

5. What does Natalia anticipate happening when she keeps vigil overnight in Chapter 10: "The Crossroads"? What does she encounter at this setting?

6. What does Gavran Gaile say about the suddenness of death in Chapter 11: "The Bombing"?

7. Why does Natalia say that her grandfather was unhappy at the arrival of Darisa in Galina in Chapter 9: "The Bear"?

8. How does Natalia describe the apothecary's death in Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"? Why is this significant?

9. How does Natalia describe the contents of her grandfather's bag in the Epilogue? When was the bag opened?

10. What do Natalia's grandfather and Gavran Gaile do when they meet in Chapter 11: "The Bombing"? What is revealed about Gavran's past?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the setting of The Tiger’s Wife. Where is author Tea Obreht from and how is this setting reflected in the novel? Why do you think the author chose to set the story in a “fictional” Balkan country as opposed to using actual names of places? How does the author differentiate the settings of “the city” versus those of rural areas?

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