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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. When do the Germans insist on visiting?

2. Who does the narrator say work in the neighborhood?

3. What does Daniel warn Paul about his daughter?

4. Why did Pinkett suggest Charles get a new job?

5. What do the Redeemer's friends say about the Bible?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clair talk about during her part of the dinner?

2. Why does the editor feel obliged to impose order on the piece of writing in front of him?

3. What happens when Charles interrupts his attorney's summation?

4. What is the first parable about the narrator shares?

5. What are the Foster's doing because it was recommended and because they are tired of tourism?

6. Describe the Redeemer's friends as he sees them.

7. How does Charles seem to others and what does this lead people to think about the events that lead to his trial?

8. Describe the character Clair as seen through Louis's eyes.

9. What does the group of storytellers who Ginny joined consider themselves and what happens to change this?

10. When Mrs. Richards bets a woman is fattening Louis up for the fry, about what does Louis think?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Widows and Orphans"- How does Louis view Clair? How does Clair view Louis? In what ways do these two views coincide? In what ways do they differ?

Essay Topic 2

"Elbow Room"- Do you believe the baby should be white and blind or black and self-blinded? Which is the better situation? Why do you feel that way?

Essay Topic 3

"Elbow Room"-In what ways is race discussed in this story? Why do you think this story was placed last in the novel?

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