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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of "The Untold Lie", how does Ray feel about the things he tells Hal?

2. What is a job Ray wants to do when he is younger?

3. Who says they are a "fool" to marry their wife?

4. What animal do residents of Winesburg say Wash Williams resembles?

5. At the end of this story, who does Reverend Curtis feel is an "instrument of God"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some readers describe "Winesburg, Ohio" as being amoral. What supports the lack of morality in this novel? Do you agree with this description? Why/why not?

Essay Topic 2

George Willard is present in most of the stories in this book. Who is George? How do you describe him? What role does George play in the book and for the other characters of Winesburg?

Essay Topic 3

A variety of occupations are represented in this novel. Choose four occupations and describe the characters that hold these jobs. What is symbolic about these careers and what do they represent in "Winesburg, Ohio"?

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