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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. Which of his family members does Gil set up on a date with Ile?

2. Who does the narrator of the story "Dream Children" claim to meet with during her times of travel?

3. What did the narrator's mother most love about the narrator's father in the story "The Lover of Horses"?

4. How does Jack feel after he accidentally kills his brother?

5. How many of the threesome survive the fishing trip in the story "The Ledge"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the rabbi call the young boys "Murderers!" in the story of the same name?

2. Why did Sam's ex-wives walk out on him in the story "The Wedding"?

3. Who is Arnold Friend in the story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

4. Why don't roommates Henry and Osmond get along in the story "The Christian Roommates"?

5. How does the narrator react when her father falls ill in "The Lover of Horses"?

6. What happens after David accidentally shoots his father in the leg in the story "Walking Out"?

7. What instrument does Jack Hawthorne learn to play in the story "Redemption," and why?

8. How did the older woman in "The Story of a Scar" get the scar on her face?

9. Why does Gil make his way to Galven's house in the story "Ile's Forest," and what is his greeting there?

10. How does the grandmother react when face-to-face with the killer she read about in the newspapers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story "Weekend," age becomes a factor in the relationships George forms. First, describe the women that George has a tendency to get romantically involved with. Where does he meet these women? What does their age difference tend to be? Explain the ways that George medicates himself through romantic relationships. What else does George depend on to make himself feel good about the age differences in his love life? Be sure to include examples from the text that you believe strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

In the story "The Amish Farmer," Vance, a teacher, attempts to tell a story to his students to explain point-of-view. First, describe the story that Vance tells his students. How does Vance believe this story shows point-of-view narration? Do you agree with Vance? Why or why not? Then, describe Vance's students' reaction to his story. How does the reaction from the students exemplify Vance's lesson for the readers? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

The story "Where are You Going, Where Have You Been?" is full of moments when reality and fantasy intermix, particularly in the mind of Connie. Describe the fantasy Connie has about love and compare that to the reality of the romance present in her young life. Then, describe the fantasy Connie creates about Arnold Friend and compare it to the reality of who he really is. Finally, explain the way that Connie's experiences with Arnold, either real or imagined, affected the way she views the world. Be sure to include examples from the text that you believe strengthen your arguments.

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