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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Martin feel about Emily by the time he goes to bed?

2. How does the author characterize Mr. Brook?

3. What makes Bitsy exceptionally upset lately?

4. Bitsy looks at the table of elegant food with longing and _____________.

5. What is Madame Zilensky's claim to fame?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 2

Disappointment takes on an almost human persona in these stories. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Prejudice and discrimination against people unlike you is a common thread in McCullers' stories. Cite two examples in this book and explain what you think McCullers was trying to say in each.

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