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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. What is the young man drinking in Metaphorically?

2. What were on the bus in Hesitation?

3. What is the number of the bus in Narrative?

4. What needs to be repaired on the man's coat?

5. What is the overall impression of the novel, according to Blurb?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain at least three differences between the variations "Past" and "Present."

2. What does "Another Subjectivity" reveal about the relationship between the young man and the second man?

3. Explain passive voice as used in the variation "Passive."

4. Explain the basic story in Exercises in Style.

5. Explain the variation "Cross Examination."

6. Explain some of the differences between "Official Letter" and "Blurb."

7. What does Wright say is the point of Exercises in Style?

8. What is "litotes," and how does it apply to the variation of the same name?

9. What are the three reactions Barbara Wright received when she told people she was translating a book by Raymond Queneau?

10. Why does the author use a different typeface in "Official Letter?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the tone of the basic story in Exercises in Style? How do you know? Does this tone change in different variations? If so, give at least one example.

Essay Topic 2

Does Raymond Queneau accomplish his goal in exploring the flexibility of language? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of the young man's hat in the basic story and variations.

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