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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. In "The Egg," what business does the couple try first?

2. In "A Bottle of Milk for Mother," what is Lefty interrogated for?

3. What is Dexter's marital status at the end of "Winter Dreams"?

4. Where does Michael stop by after his card game?

5. What does Michael remember stealing as a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Peter Brench really discourage Lance from going to Paris?

2. How does the town's instability affect Carlier and Kayerts?

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

4. Describe Foiral.

5. What does the egg in "The Egg" represent?

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

7. Were the checks worth the money in "Witch's Money"?

8. How are Jack Fergusson and Mabel Pervin different?

9. Describe the Thayers.

10. How does "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky" represent new beginnings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Tree of Knowledge," love is a prominent theme that is reflected in many of the characters. How is the theme of love reflected in the story? Describe each character's connection with love in the story. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

"A Red-Letter Day" portrays a single mother that is trying to have a normal relationship with her son. Describe Tory's personality. How do Tory's actions reflect on her personality in the story? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

"The Third Prize" is about morality and charity. How are the themes of morality and charity reflected in the story? Does George's ends justify the means? Why or why not? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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