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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. For how may weeks of work is Marie's last paycheck?
2. Of the women Marie worked with over the years, how many did she likely hate?
3. How long had Marie been working at the motel when she developed feelings for Amir?
4. What is the final thing Marie cleans in the motel room on her last day of work?
5. How old is Amir when he has an affair with Marie?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Marie learn where Evie lives and works? What does she do when she finds out?
2. How does Marie feel about Evie's move? What does she keep as a memory of her friend?
3. How did Marie feel about her affair with Amir in the following years? How did Marie feel about the fact that she never cheated on her husband again?
4. How much money does Marie earn in her final paycheck? How is this money received? How many weeks of work does her final pay cover? What happens when she gets to her car?
5. Describe how Marie cleans her final room.
6. When describing Marie's body aches and pains from her work, what are some indications of her social status?
7. How does the author describe the way Marie's work has damaged her hands and arms?
8. Who is Amir? What is Marie's relationship with Amir?
9. What is Marie's husband doing when she gets home? What work did he do and when did he retire?
10. How old is Marie when she retires? What "peculiar honor" (8) does her boss give to her on her last day?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay describing the imagery used in "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest." Indicate examples of imagery in the text and identify possible meanings.
Essay Topic 2
Away from the main character examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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