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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 nickname does Bobo Silver have in the novel?

2. Who wrote the novel The Idiot?

3. Who is Mrs. Barbour’s friend that gave her the dogs after the death of her husband and Andy?

4. Where does Boris get shot in Chapter 11: “The Gentleman’s Canal”?

5. What gemstone is featured on the necklace that Theo leaves for Pippa in Chapter 11: “The Gentleman’s Canal”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Boris bring with him when he arrives in Chapter 12: “The Rendezvous Point”?

2. When does Chapter 10: “The Idiot” begin? What obstacles is Theo facing in the beginning of the chapter?

3. How does Theo describe his business dealings in Chapter 9: “Everything of Possibility”?

4. What has Theo done with The Goldfinch after arriving at Hobie’s shop in Chapter 7: “The Shop-Behind-the-Shop”?

5. Where does Theo hide the museum painting in Chapter 8: “The Shop-Behind-the-Shop, continued”?

6. How does Theo describe his time spent with Pippa in Chapter 10: “The Idiot”?

7. What accusation does Lucius Reeve make regarding Theo’s past in Chapter 9: “Everything of Possibility”?

8. Why does Theo assist Hobie and help out with the shop in Chapter 8: “The Shop-Behind-the-Shop, continued”?

9. How does Theo go about trying to contact Boris in Chapter 12: “The Rendezvous Point”? Is he successful?

10. How does Theo describe his actions in the past year in the conclusion of Chapter 12: “The Rendezvous Point”? How is Theo’s outlook at the end of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Analyze and discuss the characters of Mrs. Barbour, Platt, and Kitsey when they are reintroduced in Chapter 9. How have each of these characters changed since Theo last saw them? How has Theo changed? What new relationships does Theo form with the Barbour family at this point?

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