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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 is Grandawma's hero?
2. Who is the mentor to the Twins in the game of Famous Scientists?
3. When Kincaid has a nightmare in Book One, how does Hugh help him get back to sleep?
4. How does Irwin lose his rain slicker in Book Two?
5. According to Hugh, what does it mean when a catcher "frames a pitch"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Hugh tell Kincaid it is nonsense to paint a strike zone in his practice bullpen?
2. What reason does Papa give for Mama expecting twins in Chapter 1?
3. According to Kincaid in Book One, what causes Papa to start up smoking again after he had quit?
4. What reason does Hugh give to the boys for Laura's devotion to her religion?
5. How does Laura react to the ultimatum that Hugh gives her at the end of Book Three about her treatment of Peter, Everett, and Kincaid?
6. How does Laura respond to the apology and gifts from Peter, Everett, and Kincaid in Book Three?
7. What is revealed about the role that Everett and Irwin play within the Chance family during their conversations at the hedge in Book Two?
8. How does Everett's appearance change after Laura stops doing his domestic duties?
9. What trade does Doctor Franken offer to make with the Chance family in Book Three?
10. What do the boys make a pact to pray for at the end of Book Two?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Duty is a theme throughout The Brothers K. Discuss three different characters' views of duty and how it is exhibited by their statements and actions. Based on these accounts of duty, does Duncan create an overarching definition of duty?
Essay Topic 2
What is David James Duncan's writing style? Discuss both the mechanical aspect of his writing and his "voice" throughout the novel. Make sure to discuss what literary tools and devices he relies on most and what specific parts of the text reflect his voice.
Essay Topic 3
One of the strongest literary tools employed by Duncan in The Brothers K is the use of paradox and irony. Give examples of where Duncan has employed verbal or situational irony and discuss in detail how this use of irony has furthered the plot, developed characters, or strengthened a theme.
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