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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. What is personified in Noble?

2. What is one substitution made in the book from the original?

3. How is the man's overcoat described in The Rainbow?

4. What word is frequently seen in Speaking Personally?

5. What element of the basic story is NOT mentioned in Ignorance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the three reactions Barbara Wright received when she told people she was translating a book by Raymond Queneau?

2. Why does the author use a different typeface in "Official Letter?"

3. Explain how Exercises in Style evolved into what it is in the book. Does the author have any future plans for Exercises in Style?

4. How is the story manipulated in "Double Entry?"

5. Why is the first variation in Section 3 called "Surprises?"

6. Explain the variation "Cross Examination."

7. Explain at least three differences between the variations "Past" and "Present."

8. Explain passive voice as used in the variation "Passive."

9. In the Preface, what does Queneau say is his purpose in writing Exercises in Style? What did Queneau say the finished product acts as?

10. Compare and contrast the two "Subjectivity" variations.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the theme of Exercises in Style? How do you know?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of the button in the basic story and variations.

Essay Topic 3

Which of the variations is the most straightforward? Why? Use examples from the variations to support your claims.

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