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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 time is it when Theo hangs up the phone with the worker from Child Services in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?
2. What is the name of Andy Barbour’s brother whose room Theo stays in after his mother’s death?
3. How much does Boris say Kotku weighs in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?
4. What does Theo say Kotku’s last name is in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?
5. What is the name of the computer from 2001: A Space Odyssey that Theo associates the Child Services worker’s voice with in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Theo’s father make Theo call his mother’s lawyer in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”? What does Theo learn during the call?
2. Where does Theo go to stay after his mother’s death in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”? Why?
3. Who is the narrator of the novel? What are the current circumstances of the narrator in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?
4. What fears occupy Theo’s mind as a young child, as illustrated in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”? Why?
5. How does Theo describe his father’s “newfound” addictions and behavior in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine”?
6. Who questions Theo once he returns to school in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”? How is this scenario described?
7. What event does the narrator describe on April 10, fourteen years prior, in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?
8. What is Theo’s principle internal conflict in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?
9. What do Theo and Hobie discuss on Theo’s first visit in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?
10. How is the arrival of Theo’s father described in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”? Who accompanies Theo’s father when he arrives?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and analyze the narrative style of The Goldfinch. Is the narrative related in past or present tense? How does it change? Is the narrator involved in the action of the story? Why do you think the author chose to use this narrative style?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss Theo’s actions, objectives, and obstacles following his father’s death in Chapter 6. Why does Theo feel urgency for leaving while Xandra is asleep? What obstacles does Theo face? How are these obstacles overcome?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and analyze the setting of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Theo’s impressions of this setting. How does Las Vegas compare with New York for Theo? What are some examples of imagery the author uses to illustrate this setting?
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