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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 Robert's orgasm, he collapses on top of Margot "like" what "falling" (92) object?

2. What kind of kiss does Robert give Margot before telling her that she is drunk and that he is taking her home?

3. Margot reflects upon the fact that she has never gone to what sort of location in order to have sex before?

4. As Robert is embracing Margot outside of the underground bar, she gets a feeling that she is precious and what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the theme of deception enter the narrative?

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

3. Describe the bar where Robert takes Margot after kissing her for the first time.

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

5. By her third beer, Margot is said to be thinking about what subject?

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

7. Describe the first kiss between Margot and Robert.

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

9. Of what knowledge does Margot feel sure as she tells Robert that he must consider her an idiot?

10. Describe Margot's fantasy about her future boyfriend.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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