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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. The "speakeasy type of place" has no what "announcing its presence" (82)?

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

3. What adjective does Margot use to describe Robert's choice of candy the first time they meet?

4. What does Margot wear on her date to the movies with Robert?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of clothing does Robert wear when he meets Margot at the 7-11?

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

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

4. What are Margot's intentions when she comments on Robert's choice of candy?

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

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

7. What voiced need of Margot's leads Robert to offer to meet her one night?

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

9. Compare and contrast the clothing worn by Margot and Robert on their date.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What message does Roupenian send within the pages of "Cat Person" concerning the link between the feminine identity and the emotion of fear?

Essay Topic 3

How is the topic of technology treated within "Cat Person" and how does its treatment relate to the story's depicted messages?

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