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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. In "Fear on the Footpath", who does Binda imagine he sees?

2. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", which word best describes Signorina De Magistris' physical appearance?

3. In "Going to Headquarters", who is a spy?

4. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", what is Signorina De Magistris doing when Zeffirino finds her?

5. In "Hunger at Bevera", how does Bisma leave town?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the family dynamic portrayed in "A Goatherd at Luncheon"?

2. Describe Libereso from "Adam, One Afternoon".

3. Describe Binda of "Fear on the Footpath".

4. In "One of the Three is Still Alive", what does the one man survive through?

5. In "Man in the Wasteland", how does Baciccin ruin hunting for the boy and his father?

6. In "Lazy Sons", what is the family dynamic?

7. In "Hunger in Bevera", what happens to Bisma?

8. Describe Bisma of "Hunger in Bevera".

9. What is the surprise ending of "A Ship Loaded with Crabs"?

10. Describe the unarmed man in "Going to Headquarters".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how the main characters in

1) "The Adventure of a Photographer"

2) "The Adventure of a Traveler" and

3) "The Adventure of a Reader"

neglect to focus on reality. Discuss how and why this is important.

Essay Topic 2

Explore and discuss the concept of "Adam, One Afternoon" as an allegory for the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

Essay Topic 3

Explore and discuss the human relations exhibited in the Postwar Stories.

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