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Flesh Quiz

David Szalay

This Study Guide consists of approximately 40 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Flesh.

Flesh by David Szalay

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Pages 127 - 189

Pages 190 - 252

Pages 252 - 313

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

Styles

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Flesh Quiz

David Szalay

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What happens at a charity event that harms István’s public reputation? (from Pages 127 - 189)

He is photographed stealing from a collection box.

He gives an embarrassing speech in the wrong language.

He falls onstage while accepting an award.

He punches Thomas in front of guests and donors.

2.

What kind of work does István take after he eventually returns to Hungary?

He runs a small hotel with his mother.

He works as a security guard in a large electronics store.

He becomes a long haul truck driver.

He works as a schoolteacher in his old town.

3.

What best describes the wine bar where István meets Bori?

A seaside restaurant near his childhood village.

A small underground place with simple décor where he often sits alone after work.

A formal hotel bar attached to the Nyman estate.

A luxury club in Budapest that hosts celebrities.

4.

How does István first meet Mervyn, the man who later offers him work in London? (from Pages 64 - 126)

Mervyn sees him calmly handle a violent incident outside a club or bar.

They share a room together in the youth detention center.

They meet as fellow soldiers in Iraq.

Mervyn is introduced to him by Noémi at a café.

5.

How does the relationship between István and Bori mainly develop?

They meet in church and agree to never speak outside services.

She becomes his landlord and refuses all personal contact.

Regular conversations at the bar lead to walks home, shared outings, and a secret affair.

They are assigned to work together in the same security team.

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