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The Muralist Quiz

B. A. Shapiro

This Study Guide consists of approximately 132 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Muralist.

The Muralist by B. A. Shapiro

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Preface - Chapter 2

Chapters 8 - 10

Chapters 11 - 13

Chapters 14 - 16

Chapters 17 - 19

Chapters 20 - 22

Chapters 23 - 26

Chapters 27 - 30

Chapters 31 - 34

Chapters 35 - 38

Chapters 39 - 41

Chapters 42 - 44

Chapters 45 - 48

Chapters 49 - 51

Chapters 52 - 53

Chapter 54 - Acknowledgments

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Alizée react to Tante's letter? (from Chapters 27 - 30)

She experiences depersonalization and a break from reality.

She screams and cries, destroying objects in her apartment.

She experiences paranoia and mood swings.

She confides in Mark, who attempts to reassure Alizée that she will soon obtain visas.

2.

Why do Mark, Lee, Bill, and Jack agree to help Alizée paint 'Montage'? (from Chapters 35 - 38)

They want to support her and recognize that her piece could inspire political change.

They are sympathetic toward Alizée and her family.

They want to be part of a masterful project of Abstract Expressionism.

They view it as a brilliant artistic opportunity and think the career benefits outweigh the risks.

3.

What insight does Chapter 4 provide on circumstances in America during the Depression? (from Chapters 3 - 4)

Fear that immigrants will initiate war in America and paranoia over Russian spies.

Fear that immigrants will initiate war in America and paranoia over German spies.

Fear that immigrants will steal American jobs and paranoia over German spies.

Immigration laws will become more lenient to provide safe haven for refugees.

4.

How does Alizée rationalize leaving Bloom Sanatorium after two days? (from Chapters 52 - 53)

She believes that she only needed a brief rest and that Mark exaggerated her symptoms.

She is convinced that she can only save her family if she leaves for France immediately.

She fears that the government will find her at the sanatorium if she stays longer.

She believes she can keep her symptoms under control for her journey to France.

5.

Which of the following is Alizée paranoid about? (from Chapters 39 - 41)

Her mural will be a failure and she will be fired from the WPA.

Her friends will have her involuntarily committed to Bloom Sanatorium.

Long is aware that the ANL has been discussing his assassination.

She has been traced back to the memo and the government is planning to kill her.

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