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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. Where does Natalia say her grandfather's tiger still lives in the conclusion of the Epilogue?
2. Who was the surviving hajduk that the apothecary stayed with after the rest of the band was killed?
3. How old is Marko Parovic described in the beginning of Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"?
4. Who is described by the gossipers of the town as "a thief of music" in Chapter 7: "The Butcher"?
5. Natalia says in Chapter 7: "The Butcher," "My grandfather did not know any of these things, but the other villagers knew, without having to talk about it, that Luka was" what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What leads to Amana's illness in Chapter 7: "The Butcher"? What is done for her when she becomes ill?
2. How does Natalia describe the actions of her fellow citizens and of the zoo animals during the bombing raids in Chapter 11: "The Bombing"?
3. What is the legend of Darisa the Bear's death as revealed in Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"? Who discovered Darisa's remains?
4. What does Gavran Gaile say about the suddenness of death in Chapter 11: "The Bombing"?
5. Who does Luka intend to marry in Chapter 7: "The Butcher"? How would you describe the basis of Luka's relationship with his fiancee?
6. What does Natalia anticipate happening when she keeps vigil overnight in Chapter 10: "The Crossroads"? What does she encounter at this setting?
7. What mission does Natalia accept during the diggers' ceremony in Chapter 8: "The Heart"? Why does she undertake this mission?
8. How does Natalia describe her grandfather's legacy amongst his peers in the novel's Epilogue?
9. Where did the apothecary go after Blind Orlo's death, according to the narrator in Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"? How is his life described in this setting?
10. What led the apothecary to attempt to help the tiger's wife, according to the narrator in Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the history of the Yugoslav Wars and their impact on the citizens of the former Yugoslavia. How was Yugoslavia divided after the wars? How did these divisions impact the people, their culture, and their history? How are these influences depicted in The Tiger’s Wife?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the different rituals surrounding death that are explored in The Tiger’s Wife. What are the origins and history of these rituals? How do these rituals compare with the rituals of death in your own culture? What are the benefits of these rituals, as seen in the narrative?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the tone and mood established in the Prologue and Chapter 1: “The Coast.” How are “tone” and “mood” defined? What differentiates the two? What literary devices does the author use to establish this tone and mood? In what ways are the tone and mood related to the setting and characters introduced?
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