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Katherine Min, Courting a Monk

Katherine Min, Courting a Monk

Read Courting a Monk and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

1. Which of the following is NOT a source of conflict in the story?

materialism vs. idealism

science vs. spirituality

East vs. West

sex vs. abstinence

2. What is implied by Gina stating that Micah’s quest is an “escape from this world and its messes”?

Eastern religion is incompatible with Western culture.

Micah misunderstands the transcendental.

Gina is thoroughly Americanized.

Gina thinks her own escapist behavior is better.

3. The dinner scene is best described as a(n)

exposition.

denouement.

anagnorisis.

climax.

4. In the story, the “Ode to Joy” does NOT symbolize

Gina’s conversion.

the intimacy between Gina and Micah.

Micah’s loss of faith.

the unification of East and West.

5. Which of the following does NOT adequately describe the resolution?

Gina seduces Micah.

Gina, ironically, becomes a nun.

The father convinces Micah that science is primary.

Micah renounces his desire to become a monk.