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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "I Blame it all on Mama," what did the woman do when Mitchell asked her about her drinking?

2. In "On the Wagon," what did the man need to do to keep his job?

3. What is the name of Hugh's close friend?

4. Where did Peggy work?

5. What did Mitchell call Dockery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do elements of humor contrast with elements of darkness in Mitchell's collection of short stories? Give three specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Is Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories a motivational collection? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What role does the theme of anger play in Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories? Describe at least three ways in which Mitchell develops this theme.

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