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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Betty ask from Clive after the fight with Mrs. Sanders is broken up?

2. What is odd about the person who Gerry calls out to?

3. What does Martin try to convince Victoria to do as he leaves the ritual?

4. How does Martin feel about being Victoria's husband?

5. Where does Gerry go after the others go home from the ritual?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mothering and nurture is a theme in the story. Pick any two mothers and compare their parenting style. How are they different? How are they the same? How is their relationship with their children? Does the relationship they have with their children correlate to their parenting techniques? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Sexual gender is a unique concept that is fabricated upon throughout Cloud 9. Many of the female characters were played by men and vice versa. What is the significance of the author developing the characters in this way? Are the genders of the actors appropriate for the characters in which they play? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The climax is the turning point of any story. What event marks the climax in Cloud 9? Why is this event a turning point? How would the plot have been if this event never happened?

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