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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Anna lets Pale know that Burton teaches _______ at the "Y."

2. Anna wonders aloud whether she should _______for Pale.

3. She crossed the room without turning on the lights and _________ speaks form the shadows.

4. There is a commotion at the door and when Larry goes to see who it is;_________ falls in drunk.

5. When Pale comes back into the room he is wearing_______.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The reference to "The Flying Dutchman" is a curious one, as it seems to reference a feeling of love and loss - as everyone is feeling now.

Part 1: Why do you think Larry decided to tell Burton the story of the Flying Dutchman?

Part 2: How do you think the story of the Flying Dutchman relates to the characters in the story?

Part 3: How do myths like these affect the way we see our own lives?

Essay Topic 2

The idea that Larry has to come up with a Christmas card that doesn't offend anyone becomes a late night topic of discussion.

Part 1: Do you think anything can ever be completely unoffensive? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think that Larry's coworkers thought his comment about homosexuals was a joke?

Part 3: Why do you think the company wanted the card to be as unoffensive as possible?

Essay Topic 3

Part of the pain that Anna feels is due to the fact that Robbie's family didn't know anything about his sexuality.

Part 1: Why do you think Robbie's family didn't know about his sexuality?

Part 2: Why do you think this revelation affects Anna in the way that it does?

Part 3: Do you think Robbie's family actually knew the truth? Why or why not?

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