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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 many unregistered lawyers does Herr Block say he has working on his case in addition to Herr Huld in “Block, the Corn Merchant – The Dismissal of the Lawyer”?

2. The Priest tells K. in “In the Cathedral” that he also works as what?

3. What word from “In the Cathedral” refers to an ornamental rail with supports?

4. Where does Uncle Karl know Huld from?

5. When the Priest descends from the pulpit in ““In the Cathedral,” he tells K., “had to speak to you from a distance at first, otherwise I let myself be too easily influenced and forget” what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the character of Block described in “Block, the Corn Merchant – The Dismissal of the Lawyer”? What was his position prior to his trial?

2. What does Uncle Karl relate to K. about his actions and their reflection on the family in “His Uncle – Leni”?

3. What does the character of Titorelli represent symbolically in The Trial?

4. How are the women in the novel similar to Gatekeepers?

5. What is Uncle Karl’s attitude when he arrives at the bank in “His Uncle – Leni”?

6. How does Block explain the predominance of superstition amongst the defendants in “Block, the Corn Merchant – The Dismissal of the Lawyer”?

7. What does Titorelli explain to K. about the nature of the system in “The Lawyer – The Factory-Owner – The Painter”?

8. How does the parable from “In the Cathedral” relate to the story as a whole?

9. In what ways does K. demonstrate the theme of the individual versus society in The Trial?

10. What is K. supposed to do with the butcher knife in “The End”? What does he do instead?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Frau Grubach in the novel. How old is Frau Grubach? Why does she “depend on” K.? How much money do you think she’s borrowed from him? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of the individual versus society in The Trial. In what ways does K. attempt to retain his individuality in the story? In what ways is K.’s character isolated from society? What elements of symbolism support this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Examine and discuss K.’s actions, objectives, and obstacles in returning to the court in the opening of “In the Empty Conference Hall – The Student – The Offices.” Why does K. assume the courtroom will be in session? What are his concerns about returning? What does he find at this location?

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