The Angel of History: A Novel Quiz

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What is the symbolic value of Jacob’s reference to Doc helping him with the dishes? (from Section 12, pages 261 - 277)

Jacob sees the gesture of helping with the dishes as a suggestion that Doc saw Greg as a mess to be cleaned up after.

Jacob sees the gesture as one of finality – Doc is saying his life is over.

Jacob sees the gesture of helping with the dishes as a gesture of support during his grief.

Jacob sees the gesture as one of finality – Doc is saying he wants Jacob out of his life.

What is a jambiya, and why is it significant to the story? (from Section 5, pages 105 - 130)

A jambiya is a ceremonial knife, given to a boy as a symbol of his becoming a man: the young Jacob reacts fearfully when he is given his, hating the thought that he owns something that could kill.

A jambiya is an article of ceremonial clothing, given to a girl as a symbol of her becoming a woman: the young Jacob reacts with joy when he is given his, thinking it means his true self is being recognized. .

A jambiya is a large ceremonial stone, given to a boy as a symbol of his becoming a man: the young Jacob reacts fearfully when he is given his, hating the thought that he owns something that could kill.

A jambiya is an article of ceremonial clothing, given to a boy as a symbol of his becoming a man: the young Jacob reacts with joy when he is given his, thinking is going to be able to get rid of his same-sex attraction.

When Saint Barbara refers to “our poet” being one of the few people who remember older ways of believing, who does she mean? (from Section 11, pages 240 - 260)

Satan.

Jacob.

Saint Margaret.

Doc.

What is noteworthy about the narration of “The Drone”? (from Section 7, pages 150 - 177)

The story is told from the perspective of one of the people in a village destroyed by the drone..

The story is told from the perspective of one of the drone’s controllers.

The story is told in the voice of a machine, speaking as if it was human.

The story is told in the voice of the dead Mohammed, speaking as if he was alive.

Who knocks on Jacob’s door in Section 4? (from Section 4, pages 84 - 104)

Doc’s Christian mother.

One of the young men from the bar.

One of the other patients at the clinic.

Satan.