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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. Margot meets Robert for the first time on what night of the week?

2. At what type of establishment does Margot work when she first meets Robert?

3. Besides uttering a laugh, what other reaction does Robert show in response to Margot's comment that he can kill her if he wants?

4. Margot and Robert see a movie at the multiplex that is later revealed to have been about what topic?

5. Feeling what emotion emanating from Robert causes Margot to feel "kinder toward him than she had all night" (82)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What behavior of Robert's takes Margot by surprise when she returns from winter break?

2. What positive and negative qualities does Margot notice about Robert the very first time she sees him?

3. How does Margot's relationship with Robert change over her winter break?

4. When Margot and Robert first strike up a texting correspondence, what is and is not part of their exchanges?

5. To what kind of movie does Robert take Margot on their first date?

6. How does Robert respond when Margot suggests a particular bar?

7. Margot feels what type of emotion on her walk back from 7-11 to her dorm?

8. Describe Margot's stepfather.

9. What items does Robert buy for Margot at the 7-11?

10. Describe the protagonist of the story "Cat Person."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What messages does Roupenian send about the nature of consent within the story "Cat Person" and how does this message relate to the story’s overall themes?

Essay Topic 2

Write a critical essay about "Cat Person" while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the story's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, issues surrounding sexual consent, misogynistic behaviors or comments, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Would Roupenian’s story "Cat Person" be classified as a coming-of-age story? Why or why not?

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