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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. At what time does K. arrive at his office when he is to show the Italian Businessman around the city in “In the Cathedral”?
2. Who calls K. at his office to tell him in “In the Cathedral,” “They’re hunting you down”?
3. What term refers to short, allegorical stories designed to illustrate a truth or moral lesson?
4. What physical defect does Herr Huld’s maid demonstrate for K. in “His Uncle – Leni”?
5. At what time does the priest begin ascending the pulpit presumably to give a sermon in “In the Cathedral”?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Titorelli explain to K. about the nature of the system in “The Lawyer – The Factory-Owner – The Painter”?
2. What does the character of Titorelli represent symbolically in The Trial?
3. How is the character of Leni described in “His Uncle – Leni”?
4. How are the women in the novel similar to Gatekeepers?
5. How is the weather described in the opening of “The Lawyer – The Factory-Owner – The Painter”? Where is K. located in the beginning of the chapter?
6. How has K.’s plight as an individual against society turned out in “The End”?
7. How is the character of Titorelli described in “The Lawyer – The Factory-Owner – The Painter”?
8. What is K. contemplating in the opening of “The Lawyer – The Factory-Owner – The Painter”?
9. What does Block tell K. about his impressions on the defendants in the Court Offices in “Block, the Corn Merchant – The Dismissal of the Lawyer”?
10. How would you characterize the relationship between Block and Dr. Huld in “Block, the Corn Merchant – The Dismissal of the Lawyer”?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of gender roles and expectations in the novel. How does K. perceive the women around him? How are K.’s actions toward these female characters different from his actions toward male characters?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss K.’s position at the bank and his ambitions within his role there. Approximately how long has K. worked at the bank? How swiftly was his promotion to Financial Officer? What obstacles does K. face in his work?
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