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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 did Michael K realize would wash through his new dwelling though he didn't care?

2. Where was Michael K taken in order to be interrogated for more information about the attacks?

3. Michael K gave another man half of his wages in order to help him support his ____________.

4. What age did Michael K claim to be even though he seemed to look a lot older than this?

5. Michael K actually did not make any sign of ____________ when in the hospital.

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the doctor think K's mother's influence was on K's current habit of not eating any food?

2. Where was K admitted for medical assistance during the first part of this chapter?

3. What did K tell Captain Noel when the captain asked him about his garden?

4. What was the name that was given to Michael by the Captain, even though Michael tried to explain what his actual name was?

5. What did the doctor think K's biggest mistake was in his life?

6. What was medically wrong with K when he was admitted into the medical ward?

7. What were some of the signs of K's poor condition when he collapsed during physical training?

8. What did K refuse to do when he was put in with the regular refugees at the camp?

9. Why did the doctor want the captain to discharge Michael out of the camp?

10. What was the doctor's reasoning behind feeling that K was innocent of the charges?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

K decides that once he escapes from the camp he wants a home, but not one that he was bound to.

Part 1: How do you think K believes a life should be led?

Part 2: Why do you think K does not want to be bound to his home?

Part 3: Do you think you can want a home and yet not be bound to one? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Michael has decided that it is his duty to take care of his mother, not a burden.

Part 1: Why do you think Michael decides taking care of his mom is a duty?

Part 2: Do you agree that taking care of your parent is the duty of every child? Why or why not?

Part 3: How might Anna have fared without the help of Michael?

Essay Topic 3

K decides he does not want to be a servant so he leaves and finds a cave to live in.

Part 1: Why do you think K decided not to be a servant?

Part 2: Do you think the servant job might have been a good idea for K? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think you would be a servant for someone else? Why or why not?

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