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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. To which chapter in the Bible does Abel refer when William calls to set an appointment with him?

2. In which department do Florentyna and her partner begin working?

3. Why does Abel confine himself to his penthouse?

4. Who was the president of the United States that uplifted the spirit of Americans in Chapter 22?

5. Who makes a deal with the government and is set to testify against Abel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secret is Matthew keeping from his father and why?

2. When does William realize he has known Abel for a very long time? What made him realize it?

3. Why does Abel contribute to John Kennedy's presidential campaign?

4. Why is Abel not surprised to see the media when he returns home from Turkey? Why is the media really waiting at the airport for him?

5. Discuss the Biblical reference of this book.

6. What upsets Abel and provokes him to become a Congressional lobbyist?

7. Discuss Abel's military career. What did he want out of it and what did he get out of it?

8. Why does Florentyna reject her father's offer to manage all the hotel gift shops in his chain?

9. What is the obvious reason that William is glad to see Abel's success in reopening the Chicago hotel?

10. Why does Abel ask Melanie Leroy to leave her stockings and garters on when they have sex after Abel returns from war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the protagonist in Kane and Abel. Discuss the antagonist. Is there ever a time in the novel when it seems like they have reversed roles? Use the definition for the terms in your response.

Essay Topic 2

What aspects and experiences of the author's own life might be drawn upon for inspiration in Kane and Abel? Explain your answers, giving an overview of the author's life.

Essay Topic 3

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

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