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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. At what time of night does Robert meet Margot at the market?

2. After a lengthy period of correspondence between Margot and Robert, she privately uses what word to describe his intellect?

3. When Margot and Robert begin to correspond "nearly nonstop" (79), they add what other element besides jokes to their repertoire?

4. Just before Margot leaves the market to head toward her dorm room, Robert kisses Margot on what part of her body?

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

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

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

4. Describe Margot's stepfather.

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is Margot's private reaction when Robert asks if she wants to go get a drink?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the interplay between the resolution of "Cat Person" and one of the story's main messages. How does Roupenian make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help them get across one main message of the story?

Essay Topic 2

How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within "Cat Person" and what is Roupenian’s message regarding these themes?

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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