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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. Not long before Robert kisses Margot for the first time on the lips, he had kissed her where?

2. Margot sees humiliation as "a kind of perverse cousin to" (91) what?

3. Before Robert gets out of the car, he tells Margot that he has what?

4. Robert tells Margot outside of the underground bar, "Please don't feel" (83) what?

5. What dialogue tag is used for Robert's question to Margot about her age?

Short Essay Questions

1. What marked difference does Margot see between the experience with Robert and her previous sexual experiences?

2. Describe the first kiss between Margot and Robert.

3. What is the source of Margot's reaction to Robert's question about her virginity?

4. How does one particular action of Margot's cause a marked change in Robert's mood?

5. Margot feels that Robert's jokes about which aspect of her personality are unfair?

6. What action does Margot take that radically changes Robert's demeanor outside of the underground bar?

7. What element of sex does Margot realize she loves most?

8. What is Margot's reaction when Robert asks if she has ever had sex before?

9. What is it about Robert's house that seems safe to Margot?

10. For what reason does Margot use generic language when she tells Robert what she wants to drink?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Roupenian’s use of metaphor, simile, imagery, and other literary devices as a means to send particular thematic messages within the narrative of "Cat Person."

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the ways in which the story “Cat Person” displays the qualities of a Postmodern work of literature.

Essay Topic 3

What is the function of Tamara's character within the story? Discuss the characterization methods used by Roupenian in depicting Margot’s roommate Tamara and include in your discussion the reasons why Roupenian portrays Tamara in these particular ways.

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