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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. Who is the director of the photography festival in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?
2. How old will Shirley be on her upcoming birthday in Chapter 1, "The Sign"?
3. How old is Linda in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?
4. What does Linda believe always gives a person away regarding how poor or wealthy they were in their youth?
5. How old was Robin when Charlie first met her?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the "Sewing and Alterations" sign symbolize in Chapter 1, "The Sign"?
2. How would you describe Patty Nicely's character?
3. What happens on Yvonne's last night in the guest room in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?
4. In what setting does Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory" begin? What mood does the setting evoke?
5. What is the meaning of the title of Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory"?
6. How is the setting of Linda and Jay's home described in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?
7. What setting is featured in the ending of Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory"? Why is this significant?
8. How is the theme of class differences explored in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?
9. What does Charlie Macauley represent to Patty in Chapter 2, "Windmills"?
10. How is the narrative related in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the relationship between Linda and Jay in "Cracked." What is the basis of their relationship? For how long have they been married? What sacrifices does Linda make for Jay? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the short-story structure of Anything Is Possible. Why does the author set up the novel in this way? How do the stories in the collection connect to one another? How does this style give the reader greater insight into the themes of the work?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the themes of infidelity and sex in Anything Is Possible. How are these themes developed through character? How are they reinforced through symbolism in the narrative? What effects have infidelities had on these characters?
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