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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 Sam encounter as he prowls the streets?
2. Where is the train headed?
3. What does Hephzibah believe about Libor?
4. How many pounds does Sam lose at poker?
5. About what propensity of Julian's does Hephzibah worry?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the manuscript Tyler leaves for Sam and how does he respond to it?
2. Why is Hephzibah feeling paranoid?
3. What does Sam doing after losing a lot of money in online poker and who does he encounter?
4. What does Sam say about Immanuel's fight?
5. How do Julian and Hephzibah each blame him/herself for Libor's death?
6. What man interests Sam and what does Hephzibah say about the man and his friends?
7. How does Hephzibah respond when Sam asks her about a special bond between Jews?
8. What has happened to Immanuel?
9. Why do Hephzibah and Sam decide to say Kaddish for Libor, and why doesn't Julian do so as well?
10. What does Libor tell Julian when Julian mentions his fears about Sam and Hephzibah?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of The Finkler Question, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in The Finkler Question. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss one of the following:
1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in The Finkler Question.
2. Trace and analyze one major theme of The Finkler Question. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Finkler Question. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
Essay Topic 3
Tyler is disappointed in Sam when he publicly announces his shame in the matter of Palestine on the show, and she disapproves of his decision to join the ASHamed Jews; however, Sam feels Tyler is wrong about him joining for acceptance; he feels the need for someone to speak the truth. Julian notices Tyler growing tired and subdued. He tells her he loves her, and she thanks him for making her feel wanted, though she knows he wants Sam more in the sense that he wants Sam's competence to rub off on him.
1. Discuss, in depth, why Tyler might have been disappointed with Sam's public statement. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.
2. Discuss why you think Sam believes the way he does about the Palestinian situation and why you think he joined ASHamed. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.
3. What do you think Tyler means by this thought: ulian notices Tyler growing tired and subdued. He tells her he loves her, and she thanks him for making her feel wanted, though she knows he wants Sam more in the sense that he wants Sam's competence to rub off on him. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.
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