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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 type of event is taking place at Grady's house when he arrives in Chapter 29?
2. In Chapter 27, Grady reads a novel manuscript written by which character?
3. Who calls Grady in Chapter 16 in order to invite him to Passover Seder?
4. Which two characters have a sexual encounter in Chapter 32?
5. What instruction does Crabtree give to Grady in relation to his treatment of James?
Short Essay Questions
1. What strange collection of objects does Grady have in the trunk of his car by the end of Chapter 28?
2. What is Emily's reaction when Grady attempts to speak with her in Chapter 22?
3. What were Emily's original career aspirations and what does she do for a living now?
4. In what way do the themes of guilt and responsibility appear within Chapter 27?
5. For what length of time have Emily and Grady been together when the narrative begins and what evolution did their plan for a family undergo?
6. What request does Deb make of Grady in Chapter 22 and why?
7. To what action is Grady referring in Chapter 29 when he states, "I had decided to try something reckless, senseless, and stupid" (255)?
8. Describe an instance when Crabtree is able to help Grady analyze his own actions.
9. What is the symbolism of horse chestnut trees in the novel Wonder Boys?
10. In what location does Grady find James when he goes looking for him at the Warshaws' house in Chapter 23?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the function of Crabtree's character within the novel Wonder Boys? Discuss the characterization methods used by Chabon in depicting Crabtree and his reasons for portraying Grady’s best friend and agent in these particular ways.
Essay Topic 2
How does the theme of isolation function within the novel Wonder Boys, and what is Chabon’s message regarding this theme?
Essay Topic 3
Trace the characterization arc of Grady’s character throughout the novel Wonder Boys. Discuss whether he is a round or flat character and whether he is a static or dynamic character.
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