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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

A narrative movement back into the past is a technique commonly known as what?

A time jump.

A flashback.

A memory.

A time flash.

2.

What is ironic about the shape of the pancakes at Christmas? (from Part 7, Chapters 26 – 28)

The only part of the pancakes shaped like Santa is the head: the only part of Travis that’s shaped like Travis is the head.

Travis was hoping for a new way of celebrating Christmas: the pancakes are too much of the old way.

Travis doesn’t miss the traditions of Christmas as much as his parents think he does.

The only part of the pancakes shaped like Santa is the head: the only part of Travis that’s shaped like Travis is his body.

3.

Travis’ current relationship with Cate is equivalent to Hatton’s relationship with whom, and why? (from Part 4, Chapters 14 - 18)

Kyle, because both he and Cate join forces with Hatton to make Travis see the truth about his new life.

Cate, because Hatton feels the same way about Cate as Travis does.

Travis, because Travis is the object of Hatton’s unattainable desire, in the same way as Cate is the object of Travis’.

Audrey, because both she and Cate are seemingly unattainable.

4.

Which character did Travis not say goodbye to shortly before he died? (from Part 2, Chapters 5 – 9)

Cate.

Kyle.

His mother.

Hatton.

5.

What is the mutual metaphoric significance of BOTH the “Great Wave” print and the theatre chairs? (from Part 6, Chapters 23 – 25)

They both represent aspects of Travis’ previous life that no longer exist in the present.

The fact that they are no longer in his room represents his parents’ negative attitude towards his return.

They both represent past aspects of Travis’ relationship with Kyle that no longer exist in the present.

The fact that they are still in his room represents his parents’ respect for his past life.

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