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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 does Sartoris think has happened to his father?

2. Who helps Carlier and Kayerts with their job?

3. What is Dexter working as at the country club?

4. Why is Foiral upset with home owner?

5. How long is Michael's jail sentence in "Impulse"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Mooney seek to increase the social class of her daughter, Polly?

2. Describe Michael in "Impulse."

3. How is Ben Drake's plan to leave thwarted by the Thayers?

4. How is Beech Carwright rewarded for his actions?

5. Why does Lefty struggle between his identity and future?

6. Describe Pop Apling.

7. How is Michael an impulsive person in "Impulse"?

8. Describe the differences between Pop Apling and Beech Cartwright.

9. Why does Mr. Duran feel anxious about marrying Polly?

10. In "Torch Song," what does Joan's fascination cause her to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Class conflict is a theme that runs through "The Outstation." How is class conflict portrayed in the story? How are Cooper and Warburton embroiled in their own conflict? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

In every story, there is a plot, which includes a climax, and that is no different in "Virga Vay & Allan." Discuss the events of the story leading up to the climax. What does the climax of the story demonstrate? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

In "Soldier's Home," Harold has come back from war transformed. How has Howard transformed since the war? How has his transformation affected his family? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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