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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. Where is the narrator going when he sees the man again in Alexandrines?

2. What is the number of the bus in Narrative?

3. What were on the bus in Hesitation?

4. What should an S bus not be confused with in Distinguo?

5. What is unusual about the hat in the story?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do you think Queneau begins with the variation "Notation?"

3. Explain the perspective of the basic story given in "Animism." How does the author accomplish this perspective?

4. What does the use of onomatopoeia in the variation "Onomatopoeia" accomplish for the reader?

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

6. Why do you think the variation "Noble" is titled "Noble?"

7. How are the variations "Comedy" and "Asides" alike?

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

9. What do you learn about the narrator of "Ignorance" from reading the variation?

10. Explain how the words in parentheses are used in the variation "Word Game."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast "Alexandrines" and "Sonnet," paying close attention to the forms of the sonnets.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What was Barbara Wright's role in Exercises in Style? What changes did she make to Queneau's exercises? Why did she make these changes?

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