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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. How often did the narrator's father lose money when he was gambling in "The Lover of Horses"?

2. In "The Ledge," which of the following adjectives would the wife use to describe her husband?

3. What is the name of the river on which the Cove is situation in the story "Water Liars"?

4. Which of the following men does Gay believe is having an affair with his wife?

5. Which of Jancy's possessions is her father obsessed with in the story "The Heavenly Animal"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the fisherman die in the story "The Ledge"?

2. What happens when the monkey goes wild aboard the ship in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?

3. What happens to Jancy on her drive to visit with her boyfriend in the story "The Heavenly Animal"?

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

5. How does Leo Finkel meet his wife in "The Magic Barrel"?

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

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

8. What does Ozzy demand of his spectators in the story "The Conversation of the Jews"?

9. How does the monkey die in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

"The Fat Girl" is a story of a woman who struggles with every relationship in her life, from her relationship with others to her relationship with herself. Describe why Louise struggles to love herself. Describe what steps Louise takes to better her life and the outcome of these attempts. Explain how Louise's struggles for love and acceptance rear their head again once she is married and has become a mother. What does Louise give up in order to find herself again? What is Louise's emotional journey? Be sure to include examples from the text that you believe strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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