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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 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 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.

Because he does not think he needs anyone besides Nell.

2.

What is the symbolic significance of the papier-mâché bodies in the cave Woody shows Berg? (from Chapters 9 - 16)

The bodies represent the shameful versions of Berg's identity, which he is attempting to bury within his psyche.

The bodies symbolize the people Berg has killed, and whose murders he is attempting to hide.

The bodies are not symbolic; they are merely another strange obsession of Woody's.

The bodies represent the possibility to hang the former versions of oneself, and of Berg's capability to thoroughly hide who he used to be.

3.

In Chapter 24, what happens to Berg on the charter with Garrett and Simon? (from Chapters 17 - 24)

The men sell Berg fentanyl and he overdoses while onboard.

The men lose control of the boat, and Berg gets hit in the head with the boom, nearly suffering another concussion.

The men lose control of the boat, and Berg gets hit in the head with the mainsheet, suffering another concussion.

The men discover his opioid addiction and throw him off the boat for using while working.

4.

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 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.

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

5.

When Berg returns to work in the shop, why does Alejandro pull him outside? (from Chapters 33 - 42)

To tell him he needs to leave the shop, and go back to rehab.

To read him a section of Szerbiak's book, which deals with how to confront human pain.

To remind him of the Buddhist principals of meditation and nonjudgmental awareness.

To tell him about the effect of his friend Szerbiak's death on his psyche, and what his grief taught him about human pain.

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