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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 is the source of David's money?

2. What did Kate say that hurt David?

3. What was Kate called behind her back?

4. Where was her concert being held?

5. Why wouldn't someone assume that Kate does drugs?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Kate view the collapse of her marriage?

2. What was David's house like?

3. What did David note about Elsie's gun?

4. What was it about the way Kate said what she did that made David's throat close?

5. How does Kate keep busy?

6. Why wouldn't anyone think that Kate did drugs?

7. What impresses Kate about David?

8. Explain how David's character is revealed?

9. How did Kate feel about Elsie?

10. What about the hole made Kate fearful?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What did the kitten Kate lost represent to her? What literary device is this? What did it mean to Kate when she had lost it? Do you think this is a normal reaction? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Try to provide a reason why some people are work-a-holics. In what ways can working too hard contribute to a shorter life span? What kinds of health defects can occur from not taking proper care of oneself? Explain some ways people reduce stress after working very hard.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Elsie and the Old Cadillac belonging to Gus are perfect symbols. What do they symbolize and why? Look for contrasting symbols and try to explain what you think the author could have meant by using these symbols.

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