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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. According to myth, what bait can a man use to catch fish from the water of the Cove in the story "Water Liars"?

2. Which of the following adjectives is NOT used to describe Connie in the story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

3. What is the name of Gay's wife in the story "The Misfits"?

4. What type of books most interest the narrator in the story "Dream Children"?

5. In the story "The Lover of Horses," what does the narrator's family do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the narrator viewed by the townsfolk in the story "Dream Children"?

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

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

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

5. What type of hunting experience does the fisherman and his boys have in the story "The Ledge"?

6. What type of obsessions affect the narrator's family in "The Lover of Horses"?

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

8. How does David Hawthorne die in the story "Redemption," and what is his family's reaction?

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 fisherman die in the story "The Ledge"?

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

In the story "Fever," Carlyle has three main women in his life who play a part in helping him heal from his "sickness." Describe the sickness that Carlyle suffers from in his story. Choose two of the important women in his life and describe their role in helping him heal. What is the same about their methods of care? What is different? Describe how Carlyle emerged from his sickness, and what he learned about his life and relationships while he was ill. Be sure to include examples from the text that you believe strengthen your arguments.

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