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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters says, "The only way to feel alive is to do things you are afraid to do."

2. In the story "Carcassonne," which of the following believes that death is "a stillness"?

3. In which country are George and Carl vacationing in the story "Divorce in Naples"?

4. What type of reputation does Harrison Blair have in the town?

5. In the story "Beyond," what is significant about the baby that Judge meets?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the result of Ira Ewing's lax parenting in the story "Golden Land"?

2. How do Hubert Jarrod and Louisa King meet in the story "Dr Martino"?

3. How does the young English soldier repay Borgard for his kindness in the story "Turnabout"?

4. Why do unexpected visitors frequently arrive at the home of Roger Howes in the story "Artist at Home"?

5. How does Danny treat his mother in the story "Pennsylvania Station"?

6. How is the sympathy of the Confederate soldier his downfall in the story "Mountain Victory"?

7. How does Wash feel about the relationship between his boss and his granddaughter in the story "Wash"?

8. How does Wash die?

9. How is Davy's life saved during a murder attempt in the story "The Leg"?

10. How does the Appalachian family treat the Confederate soldier and his servant in the story "Mountain Victory"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story "Beyond," there is a baby covered in scars that is in the afterlife with Judge. First, describe the physicality of the scarred baby. How did he get his scars? Then explain they symbolism of the scarred baby in Judge's life. What lesson is meant to learn from this baby?

Essay Topic 2

In the story "Honor" a woman falls in love with two men and begins an extramarital affair. First, compare/contrast the relationships the woman has with both her husband and her lover. Then explain why the husband decided to divorce his wife and let her marry her lover. Finally, explain which, if any, characters in this story acted with honor and give at least two examples that support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

"Wash" is a story about race relations on slave plantations. First, compare/contrast the way white slaves and black slaves are treated on the plantation. How does this unbalanced treatment affect Wash's life? Then compare/contrast the way Wash hoped his master would treat his granddaughter with the way he actually treated her. How did this unexpected treatment lead Wash to commit double murder?

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