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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lady informs Claude that she has signed their divorce papers, what does Claude wish for Lady?

2. Why is the second concert performance unique for Emma?

3. Who tells Claude that the famous musician Aldo Frescobaldi needs a temporary pianist?

4. Who tells Claude to be careful of people like Mr. and Mrs. Powers?

5. Who abuses Catherine when she is a child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Frank Conroy choose Body and Soul for the title of the novel? 1) Give examples from the book that explain the title. 2) Do you think the title fits the book? Why or why not? 3) If you could give the book a different title, what would it be? Give reasons for your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What distinguishing characteristics of Frank Conroy's writing style would help you to identify other works by him? Would you consider Frank Conroy's style to have individuality? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How does the author create the pace of the story? At what points does the story seem to slow down or speed up? At what points do obvious jumps in time occur? How does the author treat time gaps?

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