Be familiar with all of the following stories. How do they connect to one another? The test will not have any surprises. What we covered in class will be covered on the test. Yes, you need to be familiar with all the vocabulary (from units 1-8).
Stories
Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
• How is PIH much greater than Farmer (think Serena, Ophelia, etc)?
• Do you agree that Farmer's work is impractical?
• What does Farmer say about defending himself (arguing for the validity of what he does)?
• How does Farmer avoid futility?
• Describe " Every day all day long, that's all I do. Is not do things" as it relates to the medical word triage.
• Elaborate on Farmer's desire to have a common cause with the losers and his attempts to be humble.
• Give a quote that demonstrates Farmer's attitude to those who imitate him. Are there people it is okay to imitate? Explain.
• How do Jim and Paul Farmer address politics/divisions?
• How does PIH work as an institution?
• All the great religions of the world say, "love thy neighbor as thyself. My answer is, I'm sorry, I can't, but I'm gonna keep on trying." What do you think about this quote?
• Apply the Matthew 25 verse to the chapter. "Inasmuch as you have done it unto the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me."
• Discuss the U.S. involvement in Haitian politics and the relationship between war, disease, and health.
• What do you think about only needing "the bare necessities?" How does Farmer do this?
• Think of one of Aristide’s quotes. What does he promote?
• Why do people get harassed by the government? Is this right?
• What is the difference between Farmer's work with the poor and work with the "intellectuals?"
• What do you think about the differences in resources between people? Why does this exist?
• How does Farmer view is patients? Why? Is this effective?
Candide by Voltaire
• Describe Pangloss’ optimism.
• What does Candide ultimately learn?
• How is satire revealed in the book?
• Is satire an effective way of bettering society? Or is satire merely a source of entertainment?
• What does the novella (Candide) say about wealth, politics, and religion?
• Is critique a helpful for personal development (recall Lord Pococurante).
• How are Martin and the Old Woman vital characters in the story?
• What does the novella seem to be saying about romantic love?
• Would you like to “think like Voltaire”? Why or why not?
Vocabulary Units 1-8
Unit 1
Acquisitive arrogate banal belabor carping coherent congeal
emulate encomium eschew germane insatiable Intransigent invidious largesse reconnaissance substantiate taciturn temporize tenable
Unit 2
Ameliorate aplomb bombastic callow drivel epitome exhort
Ex officio infringe ingratiate interloper intrinsic inveigh
Lassitude millennium occult permeate precipitate stringent surmise
Unit 3
Articulate dissemble feckless propinquity eulogy viscous decry
Verdant primordial piquant nefarious murky exhume
Cavort distraught credence unwonted evince verbiage utopia
Unit 4
Atrophy bastian concord consummate disarray exigency flotsam frenetic glean grouse incarcerate incumbent jocular ludicrous
Mordant nettle pecuniary pusillanimous recumbent stratagem
Unit 5
Acuity delineate depraved enervate esoteric fecund fiat figment garner hallow idiosyncrasy ignominy mundane nuance overweening penchant reputed sophistry sumptuous ubiquitous
Unit 6 abject agnostic complicity derelict diatribe effigy equity inane indictment indubitable intermittent moot motif neophyte perspicacity plenary surveillance sylvan testy travesty
Unit 7 allay bestial convivial coterie counterpart demur effrontery embellish
Ephemeral felicitous furtive garish illusory indigent inordinate jettison
Misanthrope pertinacious picayune raiment
Unit 8 allege arrant badinage conciliate countermand echelon exacerbate
Fatuous irrefutable juggernaut lackadaisical litany macabre paucity
Portend raze recant saturate saturnine slough
Grammar: Subject/Verb agreement and Pronouns
Review your notes concerning both subjects.
