Understanding 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close'

The video is a review of 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' by Jonathan Safran Foer. The reviewer shares their initial emotional response to the book, which was influenced by the proximity to 9/11 at the time of first reading. The story follows nine-year-old Oscar Shell, who embarks on a quest across New York after finding a key left by his father, who died in 9/11. The narrative also explores the lives of Oscar's grandparents through letters and unique storytelling methods, including the use of images and space in the text. The reviewer appreciates the depth of the characters and the innovative narrative techniques, expressing curiosity about the upcoming film adaptation.

What year was 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' first published?

• 2007

• 2001

• 2003

• 2005

How did the narrator feel about the book when they first read it?

• Indifferent

• Emotionally exhausted

• Bored

• Confused

Who is the main character in 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close'?

• Jonathan

• Oskar Schell

• Oskar's Grandfather

• Oskar's Great Grandfather

What event triggers Oskar's quest in the novel?

• Reading a book

• Finding a letter

• Discovering a key

• Losing a friend

What is the significance of the key Oskar finds?

• It is a connection to his father

• It leads to a hidden room

• It unlocks a secret diary

• It opens a treasure chest

What is the relationship between Oskar and the person who writes him a letter in the novel?

• Aunt

• Sister

• Grandmother

• Mother

How does Oskar's grandfather communicate with others?

• Through gestures

• By writing in a day book

• Through sign language

• By speaking

What is the relationship between Oskar and the person who left letters for his father?

• Cousin

• Brother

• Grandfather

• Uncle

What is one of Oskar's compulsive behaviors?

• Reading books

• Counting steps

• Shaking a tambourine

• Collecting stamps

What fascinates the narrator about Oskar's grandfather?

• His way of creating rules

• His storytelling ability

• His mysterious past

• His love for music