Advanced English Class (English Reading and Writing)Comprehension question for The Magic BarrelPage no.1Who is Leo Finkle?Who is Pinye Salzman?Why did Leo Finkle call in Pinye Salzman?How come did Leo Finkle know Pinye Salzman?What is Leo's motivation for his marriage?Is his motivation for marriage internal or external? Describe Pinye Salzman's appearance. What could be inferred from his look, regarding his disposition? (Open question)Why didn't Leo Finkle have a time for socializing with others and making a girlfriend? How did Leo Finkle's parents meet?How does Leo Finkle think of his parents' marriage?Why do you think Pinye Salzman sensed 'a sort of apology' while listening to Leo Finkle's story of his parents' marriage?Do you think Pinye Salzman feel proud of his own occupation? Why or why not? If your answer is positive, what made him so? Why do you think the gesture and sound of flipping the cards hurt Leo physically?In your opinion, what kind of psychological state could be inferred from the desription, 'He(Leo Finkle) now observed the round white moon, moving high in the sky through a cloud menagerie, and watched with half-open mouth as it penetrated a huge hen, and dropped out of her like an egg laying itself'?How does Salzman describe Leo's appeaerance? What internal qualities could be inferred from his look?Page no.2-4Why do you think Salzman let out a soft, contented sigh while gazing around Leo's shelves? What does Salzman intend by saying 'Is every girl good for a new rabbi?'Why do you think Leo Finkle asks Salzman to call him Mr.Finkle, rather than a rabbi? Why does Leo Finkle turn down on Ruth K.?How old is Leo Finkle?What is Salzman's intention in saying 'If Rothchild's daughter wants to marry you, would you say on account her age, no?'For how long have Salzman worked as a matchmaker? What does Leo Finkle mean by saying 'But don't you think this young girl believes in love?'(True or False) Leo Finkle invited Salzman for the second time. (T/F)Why do you think Leo pretends to be disinterested in 'this subject'?What does Salzman mean by saying 'Am I responsible that the world is filled with widows?'Page no.5-9What do you think made Leo Finkle to make up his mind to see Lily Hirschorn?How is Lily Hirschorn described?How does the author achieve humor in describing the situation of the two person meeting, while Leo being suspicious of Salzman that he might be somewhere around them secretely? What does she mean by saying 'Do you mind that we came together so?'How does Leo Finkle regard Salzman's function?What could be inferred about Lily Hirschorn from her consecutive questions regarding Leo's calling and love for God?Why does Leo Finkle change the subject?Why does Leo Finkle tremble with rage and weakness after he stares at her for some time?Who is 'the trickster'?Why is Leo Finkle mad at the marriage broker?What do you think made Leo Finkle arrive at the revelation of his true self--unloved and loveless?Considering the flow of the plot, do you find this revelation a little abrupt or natural? Why?Page no.10-14How does Leo Finkle consolidate himself in a miserable situation?How does Leo Finkle regain his composure?Why doesn't Leo Finkle want arranged marriage anymore?How does Leo Finkle define love as a rabbi?Why do you think Leo Finkle never opened the manila envelope that Salzman left on his table?What made Leo Finkle desire the lady in the last photograph?Who is the lady in the snapshot? Why does Salzman refuse to introduce her to Leo Finkle?What does Leo Finkle do after he finds out who the lady is?What do you think is the author's intention in describing the matchmaker as 'haggard, and transparent to the point of vanishing?'What do you think made Leo Finkle picture his own redemption in Stella's eyes?What do you think is the author's intention in finishing the story with the sentence, 'Around the corner, Salzman, leaning against a wall, chanted prayers for the dead'?PAGE * MERGEFORMAT3