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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.

What is the significance of Berg caring for Mimi's injured chicken, Lansing? (from Chapters 1 - 8)

It proves Berg's capability for tenderness, and demonstrates his belief that the downtrodden need to be cared for.

It shows that Berg is too squeamish to deal with killing the chicken, and therefore proves the weakness of his character.

It shows that Berg appreciates animals, and is moving towards a new life in Talinas.

It proves that Berg really will stop using opioids now that he has moved to Talinas.

2.

Why does Berg feel intimidated by Alejandro? (from Chapters 9 - 16)

Because Alejandro knows how to build a boat in 24 hours.

Because Alejandro has the family life Berg has always wanted.

Because Alejandro is so unbending about all of his opinions and beliefs.

Because Alejandro is so confident and intelligent, his daily existence so full of life.

3.

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

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

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

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.

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

4.

Why does Alejandro tell Berg his punctuality is problematic? (from Chapters 9 - 16)

Because it means he will never be a skilled boatbuilder.

Because it means he is too obsessed with getting the job done right, and prohibits him from truly concentrating.

Because it means he is an addict, and is only thinking about using again.

Because it means he is always thinking about the next place he is going to be, and prohibits him from focusing on his work/

5.

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

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

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

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

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

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