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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 thinks that which part of Robert's facial hair is particularly unruly?

2. When Margot texts Robert that her parents are asking about him, he sends her back what type of emoji?

3. How many cats does Robert have?

4. Margot privately uses what adjective to describe Robert's appearance the first time she meets him?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Contrast Margot's expectations outside of 7-11 with the reality of what happens.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

William Faulkner once famously claimed that the most important literature deals with the subject of the human heart in conflict with itself. Explain how the theme of Human versus Self is demonstrated within Roupenian’s story "Cat Person." Create a decisive, arguable claim and prove it with quotes from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the ways in which the themes of adaptability and resignation appear within Roupenian’s story "Cat Person." What message is Roupenian sending about these two themes over the course of the story’s narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of "Cat Person" and analyze Roupenian’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

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