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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 does the narrator say is always possible in Prague?

2. Who does Utz believe art collections should belong to?

3. Why does Utz think Jews make good art collector?

4. What story is Rabbi Loew associated with?

5. What color carnations does Urlik place on Utz's coffin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is there no trout available at the trout restaurant?

2. How does Rabbi Loew stop Yossel from running amok?

3. How did Utz's grandmother ignite Utz's interest in Porcelain collecting?

4. Where does the golem legend have its roots?

5. How does Utz develop his theory about porcelain collecting?

6. How does Utz help people during the war?

7. How does the narrator describe Utz?

8. How could a rabbi destroy a golem?

9. Describe the stuffed bear in the Hotel Bristol.

10. Why do the Jews think Adam was the first golem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the novel and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 2

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Communism affected one of the following areas in Utz's life.

1. Work.

2. Social life.

3. Intimate relationships.

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