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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is done with the Kolker's body after he dies?
2. Who is the bridegroom that the men are waiting for in "The Dial, 1941-1804-1941"?
3. In "What We Saw When We Saw Trachimbrod or Falling in Love," who says "I don't want to hear any more?"
4. When Alex reads Jonathan's journal, what story does he find?
5. When the old woman's father was told to do something or his wife would be shot, what did he do?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the Kolker change in "The Dial, 1941-1804-1941"?
2. Although the novel does not say it directly, based on what is written in the Book of Antecedents, what can we assume Brod asked the Kolker to do? Why would she ask this?
3. What is odd about Zosha's family home?
4. "Letter Dated 17 November 1997" revolves around the theme of forgiveness. Give at least one example of who needs to be granted forgiveness and the reason.
5. The old woman tells that she must live near Trachimbrod as "punishment" (189). According to her, what is she being punished for? What does this mean to you?
6. Why is it ironic that Safran asks his great-great-great-grandfather to not "let me hate who I become" (141)?
7. Alex has changed throughout the novel. Identify how he has changed by the time he writes "Letter Dated 24 December 1997." What do you think brought about the change?
8. Alex asks Jonathan to finish writing the chapter "An Overture to Illumination." Why? Does Jonathan do it? How can you tell?
9. Is Jonathan a reliable narrator? Defend your response.
10. Safran muses "the more you love someone . . . the harder it is to tell them" (234). What is he referencing? Is this true? Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Everything is Illuminated explores the idea of writing. Look at the characters in the novel who write. What genres do they use? Why do people write? What does it accomplish? Is it worth it? What is the author's purpose?
Essay Topic 2
There are three interrelated stories in Everything is Illuminated. How are the stories connected? What is the major theme that binds them? Why tell the story in three parts? What does this accomplish?
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the novel, there is the concept that lies and deception are disastrous. This theme is shown in just about every relationship in the novel. Why do people lie? Who do they lie to and what is the effect? What does this mean? What is the author's purpose of including lies in the novel?
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