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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. Who is Lily's guardian?

2. What kind of business does Kitty's mother own?

3. How old is Rhoda?

4. What is the name of the college that Kitty attends?

5. What are Malcolm and Victoria?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Malcolm and Victoria's ideals.

2. How is independence a theme in the story about Lily and Isobel?

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

4. What goal do both Malcolm and Victoria take on?

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

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

7. How does the woman with Mr. Oliphant feel about him?

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

9. Compare Laura and Ada to Jessie.

10. Why is Rose interested in Lucius?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do social groups and social situations play in the short stories?

Essay Topic 2

Why did Stafford choose to write many stories surrounding the town of Adams, Colorado?

Essay Topic 3

How does Stafford use irony in her stories? Give 3 examples.

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