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

2. Robert gets into what position before opening up his laptop in his bedroom?

3. Where does Robert toss Margot's purse and both of their coats inside his house?

4. What adjective is used to describe Margot's stance on the sidewalk outside of the underground bar?

5. What word does Margot use to let Robert know what she wants to drink at the bar?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the first kiss between Margot and Robert.

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

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

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

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

9. What two competing emotions does Margot feel when Robert kisses her for the first time?

10. In what type of thinking does Margot engage when she can "hardly admit to herself" (89) that she is doing it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critical essay about "Cat Person" while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the story's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, issues surrounding sexual consent, misogynistic behaviors or comments, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Would Roupenian’s story "Cat Person" be classified as a coming-of-age story? Why or why not?

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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