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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. Who is Warburton's assistant?

2. What does Larry tell his mother?

3. What does William send his wife in "Marriage A La Mode"?

4. Where does William believe his wife changed in "Marriage A La Mode"?

5. How does Squawks Magrew feel at the end of the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Warburton and his manner with servants.

2. How does Daniel push May away?

3. How does Christian Darling essentially lose his wife?

4. Briefly describe the Freudian theme in "My Oedipal Complex."

5. Describe Mrs. Stoner.

6. What does Laura betray in "Flowering Judas" and how?

7. How is "You Could Look It Up" told?

8. What does Edward dislike about Tory?

9. Describe Tory.

10. What is Pepe's physical state right before he is killed?

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 Country Love Story" is a story about loneliness. How is the theme of loneliness reflected in the story? What causes May's loneliness? How does loneliness affect May? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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