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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. At what time does Theo’s plane land in Las Vegas in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine”?

2. Where is the note postmarked from that Theo’s mother receives after he leaves the family in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

3. How much does Boris say Kotku weighs in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

4. What kind of dog does Xandra have?

5. How long ago does Hobie say Pippa’s mother died in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Theo go to stay after his mother’s death in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”? Why?

2. Who is the narrator of the novel? What are the current circumstances of the narrator in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?

3. Where is Theo being taken in the beginning of Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”? Why?

4. Who informs Theo of his father’s death in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”? How does Theo respond?

5. What psychological disorder does Theo’s father display the characteristics of, as seen in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

6. Where is Pippa being taken in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”? Why? How does Pippa feel about her circumstances?

7. What is the significance of the dream that is described by the narrator in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?

8. Who questions Theo once he returns to school in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”? How is this scenario described?

9. How does Theo come to the realization that his mother has died in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

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 discuss the setting of Hobie’s shop in the novel. How large is the shop? Where in the building does Hobie have his workshop set up? Where does Hobie live in relation to the store? What are Theo’s impressions of this setting?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Theo’s decision to hide the painting in an art storage facility in Manhattan. How much money does it cost for Theo to store the piece? Do you think that this is the wisest option for Theo? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Theo’s “secret” – the hidden painting – and his reasons for keeping this secret to himself. What does Theo envision as the consequences he might face for having taken the painting from the museum? Are these fears well-founded? Why or why not? What would be the wisest course of action for Theo to take regarding the painting?

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