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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. In Chapter 74, what is Benny singing when he is in the Bindery?

2. In Chapter 76, how much time does the CPS worker say that Annabelle has to clean up her house?

3. What does Benny write about in Chapter 40?

4. In Chapter 36, what is T-Bone's real name?

5. In Tidy Magic, Chapter 3, how old was the teacup that was Aikon's teacher's favorite?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 49, why is the Aleph angry with the B-man?

2. In Chapter 61, how are Aikon and her temple doing?

3. How does Benny get hurt in Chapter 37?

4. How does Benny reunite with the Aleph and where has she been in Chapter 49?

5. What does Benny notice that the Aleph creates?

6. What does Annabelle do when the principal tries to warn her about truancy and calls Benny a juvenile delinquent?

7. Why do the Aleph and Benny take TAZ to the top of the mountain in Chapter 51 without the B-man?

8. Why is the Aleph angry when she returns to the library in Chapter 43?

9. Who finds Benny in the Bindery during the riots and what is he doing?

10. In Chapter 39, who walks Annabelle home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe people in a narrative and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe individuals, places, and things. How does Ozeki use imagery to help readers imagine the world, events, and characters in The Book of Form and Emptiness?

Essay Topic 2

Benny and Slavoj have a conversation about poetry and writing in Chapter 40. What conversation do Benny and Slavoj have about poetry and writing? How does their conversation relate to the title of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Aikon, Annabelle, and Benny have experiences that lead to growth and healing. What experiences do Aikon, Annabelle, and Benny have that lead to growth and healing? How are each of these experiences an impetus for change in their lives?

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