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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. Where does Josie want to go when she gets well, and to take Klara to see too?

2. Who visits Josie often during her illness?

3. Who is in the photo Josie shows Klara of a favorite childhood place?

4. What do Rick and Josie talk about often that concerns their future?

5. How does Josie react to the cruel intentions of the boys towards Klara at the interaction meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Klara like being in the front window of the store?

2. Why is it strange that Rick comes to the interaction meeting?

3. How does Josie treat Klara after the Morgan's Falls trip?

4. Why does Chrissie tell Josie she can not go to Morgan's Falls?

5. What is a source of pollution that Klara and the other AFs in the store begin to resent, and why do they feel this way?

6. In Part I, how does Klara think of the sun?

7. What does Manager tell Klara about children who make promises to AFs?

8. What is the most significant difference between Klara and Rosa?

9. How does Klara react to the girl with the short spiky hair who comes into the store?

10. What does Manager say is extraordinary about Klara?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end of this novel, how do the humans that once told Klara they cared for her and would protect her from harm - namely Josie and Chrissie - treat Klara? Where does Klara end up after leaving Josie's household, and what does this state of affairs reveal about humans' treatment of AFs? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the class and economic-related inequalities and social stratifications Ishiguro explores throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Ishiguro describe Rick's feelings and attitudes about the serious and consequential ethical issues his drones create? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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