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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 was the hotel arsonist's former occupation?

2. How old is William when he travels with his mother and father to Europe?

3. What job is Wladek's sister given in the castle?

4. What does the Baron say about Wladek's birth defect?

5. How does Wladek's mother die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Richard dies and why his wife and child do not also die.

2. How does Wladek discover he is the Baron's second son?

3. How does Wladek acquire his limp?

4. How does Abel use his first job at a hotel to build wealth?

5. How does William meet Kate?

6. Explain how Wladek finds his way to the Polish Consul.

7. Discuss the board vote when considering William and Simmons for the chairman position at the bank.

8. Describe the circumstances of Wladek's birth.

9. What is ironic about the first time Melanie Leroy sleeps with Abel after he inherits her father's hotel chain?

10. When is Wladek christened? How is the christening celebrated?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the term flashback as it applies to literature. How are flashbacks used in Kane and Abel?

Essay Topic 2

Define symbolism. Discuss various symbols for maturity in this novel. How does this symbol relate to the story? Why is this an important aspect of symbolism in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast George and Matthew as minor characters in Kane and Abel.

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