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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

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Flesh Quiz

David Szalay

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does István mainly feel at his new school in the town? (from Pages 1 - 63)

He feels isolated and awkward among the other teenagers.

He feels admired because of his expensive clothes.

He feels indifferent and pays no attention to anyone.

He quickly becomes the most popular boy in his class.

2.

How does the relationship between István and Bori mainly develop?

She becomes his landlord and refuses all personal contact.

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

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.

3.

What does Thomas mainly propose when he visits István at the house after the accident? (from Pages 190 - 252)

He asks István to adopt his children.

He offers to buy István out completely so that control of the estate is clear.

He proposes that they start a business together in Hungary.

He asks István to return to London security work.

4.

What does Noémi represent to István when she visits from Budapest? (from Pages 64 - 126)

A link back to his childhood games and innocence.

A chance to take over the family business.

A more educated and free life that he cannot share.

A guide who promises to get him into the army.

5.

What mainly makes István feel out of place when he returns home after detention? (from Pages 64 - 126)

His mother refuses to speak to him at all.

He no longer speaks Hungarian fluently.

The town itself has been completely rebuilt.

Neighbors’ suspicion and his criminal record block his attempts to fit in.

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