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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. The individuals leaving L & L, in order of departure are
2. At the Zendo, Kimmery's whispering suggests
3. When Lionel goes by himself to visit The Clients, they ask him to
4. When Lionel sees the giant in between his car and Tony's, going through a wallet, keeping the cash and throwing the wallet into the sea, it is implied
5. In Zen practice, the term Zazen refers to
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Frank's phrase, "Tell your story walking," mean to Lionel?
2. Explain Frank Minna's saying, Wheels within wheels.
3. How does Frank try to change Julia when they marry and return to Brooklyn?
4. What does Julia imply with her story about the Snuffleupagus?
5. What is the mission of the men in blue suits who escort Lionel to their rental car and why don't they accomplish it?
6. How does the chase scene begin at L & L and who is involved?
7. Who is Roshi and what does he tell Lionel about Frank?
8. What clue does Lionel find in the rental car's glove box?
9. Describe Kimmery in terms of how she fits into the Zen lifestyle and how she doesn't.
10. What is inferred by the story of the girl from Nantucket and the two brothers?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Consider Lionel's characterization throughout the novel as he interacts and responds to others. Write an essay in which you describe the author's characterization of 1) Lionel through his jumbled thoughts, 2) Lionel through his verbal outbursts or 3) Lionel through his reactions to others. Identify three examples of the specific form of characterization to support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
Lionel identifies almost everything with his Tourette's through tics. Consider the significance of these tics to 1) Lionel's perception of his own identity. 2) the message of MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN or 3) Lionel's perception of the world's view of people with Tourette's. In your essay, describe at least three examples of Lionel's tics, including the situation in which they appear, and explain the significance of each.
Essay Topic 3
Lionel identifies with several people and things in the story. Explain why he identifies with 1) Food, 2) Frank or 3) Kimmery and consider how each relationship contributes to the theme of the novel.
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