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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 is the name of Xandra’s dog?
2. What fictional name does Boris call Theo when he first meets him in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine”?
3. Who is the “semi-famous actor” that visits Theo at the Barbours’ home after his mother’s death in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?
4. What is the name of the bar that Xandra manages on the Strip in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine”?
5. What is the name of the female bartender at the mining camp that taught Boris to speak English, according to his story in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine”?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the narrator describe his mother in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?
2. Where is Theo being taken in the beginning of Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”? Why?
3. Where does Theo meet Hobie in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?
4. What psychological disorder does Theo’s father display the characteristics of, as seen in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?
5. How does Theo come to be in possession of the ring and painting in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?
6. How does Theo describe the setting of Boris’s bedroom in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine”?
7. What fears occupy Theo’s mind as a young child, as illustrated in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”? Why?
8. Who informs Theo of his father’s death in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”? How does Theo respond?
9. What is Theo’s principle internal conflict in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?
10. How does Theo describe the sexual undertones of his friendship with Boris in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine the theme of grief in the novel and discuss Theo’s thoughts and emotions upon learning of the death of his mother. How does Theo describe his sense of “numbness”? What imagery and symbolism does the author employ to help develop this theme?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the legalities of Theo’s situation following the death of his mother. Who would be the first person(s) in this situation to take guardianship of Theo? Why is Theo’s case complicated due to his father’ absence?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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