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The Boatbuilder Quiz

Daniel Gumbiner

This Study Guide consists of approximately 46 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Boatbuilder.

The Boatbuilder by Daniel Gumbiner

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapters 9 - 16

Chapters 17 - 24

Chapters 25 - 32

Chapters 33 - 42

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Alejandro so critical of sophistication? (from Chapters 17 - 24)

Because he believes that sophisticated people are shallow and empty, and that only people who embody his lifestyle can be happy.

Because he believes obsession and addiction grow out of complexity, and that people require isolation and removal from society to achieve psychic balance.

Because he believes confusion and trouble grow out of complexity, and that people require an intimate relationship with their environment.

Because he believes sophistication leads to obsession and addiction, and keeps the individual from truly succeeding in life.

2.

Why do Alejandro's opinions about poetry and the artistic lifestyle cause Berg to doubt his mentor's entire reality? (from Chapters 17 - 24)

Because his opinions about poetry seem defensive and pained, extreme and unbending, as if Alejandro does not actually believe them.

Because his opinions about poetry undermine Alejandro's supposed love and appreciation for art and culture.

Because Berg has a deep love for poetry, and he is disappointed Alejandro does not share his feelings.

Because his opinions about poetry keep him from actually listening to Uffa, who Berg knows desperately wants Alejandro's validation.

3.

Why does Berg get defensive when Nell suggests he get out and meet new people? (from Chapters 1 - 8)

Because he thinks she is accusing him of using again.

Because he does not think he needs anyone besides Nell.

Because he knows his tendencies to self-isolate, and is reluctant to be honest with himself.

Because he does not think men actually have difficulty keeping friendships alive, as Nell suggests.

4.

How does the author illustrate Berg's potential change in the final chapter of the novel? (from Chapters 33 - 42)

By showing him leaving Talinas for another treatment center.

By picturing him leaving Talinas and moving back to San Francisco.

By showing him helping Alejandro with a new boat project.

By picturing him helping Tess rebuild the shack for her goslings.

5.

In Chapter 25, why does Alejandro pull Berg outside? (from Chapters 25 - 32)

To tell him that Pat and JC were arrested, and the shop will be shutting down.

To tell him that Uffa is moving to New York to be with Demeter.

To teach him the practice of nonjudgmental awareness as a means of dealing with his pain.

To tell him he can no longer employ him now that he knows about his addiction.

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