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Monday, March 21, 2011

Monday, March 21, 2011 -- Brief and Wondrous Monday after Spring Break

Answer each question as completely as possible. Points will be awarded for how specifically your answer references the novel and displays comprehension of the events within. For at least, consider using at least one, or up to three direct reference to plot points that evince the answers.

1. What is fuku, and what is its effect on the other characters?
2. Contrast the narrators between the first two chapters.
3. Contrast pre-pubescent Oscar with adolescent/teenage Oscar.
4. Describe the "Dominican ideal of manhood" that Oscar must contend with. Why is it particularly difficult for him?
5. Describe the important familial confrontation that takes places in our own, beloved Cape/Atlantic portion of South Jersey. Why is it an important moment? Briefly describe what you predict will become of Lola.

Choose one of these questions and blow out your answer to a full page.

Please have Chapter 3 read by next week...it's loooooong, so don't underestimate it.

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