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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. Which of the following are themes in Lily's story?

2. What element puts Maggie in an unflattering light at the party?

3. Who died in the car accident Pansy was in?

4. What is a common theme in the story about Malcolm and Victoria?

5. How does Rhoda act toward her maid?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Abby realize the seriousness of gambling addiction?

2. What does the sleigh that May sees from the window represent?

3. How is Tippy self-interested?

4. How is the idea of lost opportunities a theme in Rhoda's story?

5. How does Kitty feel about the town she lives in?

6. In what way is Mrs. Otis an apathetic character?

7. In what way is the story about Mrs. Otis a feminist piece?

8. Describe the relationship between Sue and Ramona.

9. What types of people are attending the party with Evan?

10. How can the reader rationalize Pansy's fear of surgery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is conforming to meet society's standards a theme throughout the stories in this book?

Essay Topic 2

A common theme in Stafford's stories is that nothing is constant. Love, illness, and emotions waver. How is this true in 3 of Stafford's stories?

Essay Topic 3

How does Stafford use names to embody the character's mannerisms, emotional state, or actions?

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