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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. What is the main character's religion in "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest"?
2. How long does it take Marie to clean the first, tidy room she cleans in the story?
3. What did Marie once see while she was cleaning a room that was supposed to be vacant?
4. What is the one thing Marie dislikes cleaning most in rooms?
5. What had Marie convinced Naseem do to save she and other maids time?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is the main character of "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest"? Where is her occupation? How long has she been there?
2. Who is Olga? Why did she leave the motel?
3. What are some of the tragic things that had happened in the motel during Marie's time working there?
4. What state is Room 213, the first room Marie cleans in the story? What is in it that she dislikes?
5. Why did Marie convince the former motel owner to put wooden platforms under the motel room beds?
6. What is meant by "the illusion of clean" (3) in regards to Marie's work?
7. Why did Marie run from a room laughing after seeing a guest when she though the room was vacant? How did Evie react when Marie told her?
8. Who is Christine? How does Marie feel about her life when they run into each other at a mall?
9. Why did Evie and Marie lose touch? What was the last correspondence the two had?
10. What are some of the things Marie has grown accustomed to seeing and having to clean in her line of work?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay exploring the significance of Marie's affair with Amir. How does she handle the affair? What are her feelings after the affair? How does the affair impact the plot?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay analyzing Alexie's language style and word choice in "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest." What are some words that stand out to you and why? What words are repeated? What words are most impactful? Explain your answers.
Essay Topic 3
Write a brief essay analyzing the title "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest." Explore the ways in which this title connects to the plot and themes of the story.
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