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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. After Margot and Robert strike up a regular correspondence, what sole method do they use?

2. Margot feels as if she and Robert are taking what action when they "land two or three good jokes in a row" (78)?

3. What adjective does Margot use to mentally describe Robert's height?

4. The narrator states that before how many minutes have gone by on the drive to the theater, Margot becomes "wildly uncomfortable" (80)?

5. What objects are spilling out of the cup holders in Robert's car?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How many pets does Robert have and how does Margot know this information?

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

4. What conclusions does Margot draw about Robert based on their first phase of texting correspondence?

5. What causes Margot to think that Robert no longer likes her?

6. Before five minutes have passed in the car on the way to the multiplex, Margot is feeling what?

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

8. What kind of transportation do Margot and Robert use to get to the movie theater?

9. The second time Margot sees Robert, what backhanded compliment does he give her?

10. For what reason do Robert and Margot refrain from entering the underground bar chosen by Robert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trace the characterization arc of Margot’s character throughout the story "Cat Person." Discuss whether Margot is a round or flat character and whether Margot is a static or dynamic character.

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

Write a critical essay about "Cat Person" while using the critical power theory lens of Marxist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the story's treatment of issues such as socioeconomic status, hierarchies, education, class, or any other issues related to Marxist theory that can be found in the story.

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