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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. What drug was Sonny arrested for selling?

2. Who is responsible for finding Mrs. Webster, Carlyle's future babysitter?

3. Which of the following facts is NOT true of John Williams?

4. In the story "Weekend," what did George do for a living before retiring?

5. What is the name of the first babysitter Carlyle hires?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of relationship does Louise have with her mother in the story "The Fat Girl"?

2. How does Eileen react to the news of Carlyle's illness in the story "Fever"?

3. How does Louise's husband react when Louise gains weight during her pregnancy?

4. What interesting behavior does Damaso exhibit while in town in the story "The Fisherman From Chihuahua"?

5. How does Willie's father react when Willi tells him what he witnessed in the barn?

6. What arrangement is struck-up between the three destitute characters in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3"?

7. How does Arty react in the story "The Bystander" when his father is committed to a mental institution?

8. What is Sean's married life like?

9. What pleasant memory does the young girl from the story "Verona" have about her father from her childhood?

10. What does Sonny blame his heroin addiction on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story "Bystander" is a reflection of fatherhood as seen through the eyes of Arty and his relationship with his father, Lewis. First, describe the relationship Arty had with his father in his childhood. Then, compare that to the relationship he has with his father in adulthood. Explain why Arty feels like a "Bystander" in his relationship with his father and why, even though he feels inactive. Be sure to include examples from the text that you believe strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

The story "Ile Forest," centers around one singular crime and the idea of man judging another man, or absolving him of his crimes. First, describe the crime that was committed in Ile's Forest. Who was involved? What was the outcome of the crime? Choose two characters from Ile's present life and describe how these two characters judged Ile for his crime. Were they willing to forgive him? Why or why not? In the end, do you think justice was served to Ile for his crimes? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text that you strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Many critics have claimed that the story "Willi" is a cautionary tale against the danger of infidelity. Describe the situation through which infidelity is introduced into this story. Create a list of emotions generated by the characters in this story after the infidelity is revealed. Explain whether you agree with the critics who claim this story to be a cautionary tale and explain why. Be sure to include examples from the text that you believe strengthen your argument.

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