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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. In Chapter 8, what does Mei want to see Wallace say to Hugo?
2. What is the one kind thing Naomi says she remembers Wallace doing for her?
3. How old was Hugo when he became a ferryman?
4. When was the last time Wallace did something for someone without expecting something in return?
5. What was Mei not used to in her own family?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Wallace die, and when does he realize he is dead?
2. How do Wallace and Hugo mimic touching in Chapter 9?
3. What is Wallace's first experience with death?
4. What connects Wallace and Hugo?
5. Why does Mei come to Wallace's funeral?
6. What does Wallace think of the tea shop, Charon's Crossing, when he first sees it?
7. How does Wallace feel when Mei first touches him?
8. What does Wallace notice about the tea shop in Chapter 8?
9. Who intrigues Wallace at his own funeral, and why?
10. What happens that humiliates Wallace and amuses everyone else in Chapter 8?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why do you think Klune chose to write Mei's character as having experienced difficulty with her own family, at least partially due to her own gifts and differences? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
What does Wallace realize his relationship with Hugo is doing to his entire perspective and personality towards the end of the book, and how does he realize this? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 3
How does Klune introduce the topic of Wallace's homosexuality in this novel, and how does the revelation affect the reader's understanding of some of Wallace's struggles in his life? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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