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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. Who does Rick live with?

2. What does Chrissie ask Helen if she regrets in Part IV?

3. Where does Mr. Capaldi keep Josie's portrait in progress?

4. What does Helen say about Paul at the restaurant that offends him?

5. What does Klara ask Rick for help with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Paul tell Klara he is really so angry about Mr. Capaldi's and Chrissie's plan?

2. What does Mr. Capaldi ask Klara to do in his studio?

3. What is Mr. Capaldi's argument about why Chrissie's plans to "continue" Josie will work?

4. What does Chrissie tell Klara she hopes Klara might be able to do in the event of Josie's death?

5. What does playing the Bubble Game do to Rick and Josie's relationship?

6. What does Helen say to Chrissie when Chrissie asks her if she regrets not having Rick lifted?

7. What does Rick tell Josie about how Mr. Capaldi sounds?

8. Why does Miss Helen want to meet Vance, her old flame, in the city?

9. What does Josie's and Rick's "plan" seem to involve?

10. What does Klara ask Paul to help her with in Part IV?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Ishiguro treat the idea of meritocracy in society in this novel, and what effect does technology have on meritocracy in the society he creates? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

In general, how well do humans seem to understand the capabilities, depths, and emotional awareness of AFs? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Ishiguro treat the theme of sacrifice throughout this novel, and which character or characters make the most significant sacrifices for others? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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