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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edward wonder about himself as he talks to Victoria on the park bench?

2. Who is Victoria sitting with at the city park?

3. When returning to everyone else in Act 1, Scene 5, what does Betty tell Clive is missing?

4. What does Edward confess to Victoria as they sit on the bench in the park?

5. How does Victoria feel about her husband?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although many of the conflicts are internalized within the characters, there are some external conflicts within the plot. What is one of the most crucial external conflict in Cloud 9? Why is this conflict so important?

Essay Topic 2

Is Cloud 9 an appropriate title for the story? Why or why not? Why do you believe the author would have chosen this title? Based on the storyline, what would you have named the story if you could change it? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Time and age are dominant concepts in Cloud 9. Time passes quickly, while the characters age slowly. What is the significance of time in Cloud 9? Why is the mentioning of time and age important? What is the significance of younger characters appearing to the older ones throughout the story?

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