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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. How is Telegraphic signed?

2. How are the words written in For Ze Frrensh?

3. What variation is Opera English replacing in Exercises in Style?

4. Why are the Permutations exercises virtually incomprehensible?

5. What is different about the first man in Spectral?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the variation "For Ze Frrensh" considered comical? Why is this variation put in place of "Poor lay Zanglay" in the English version of Exercises in Style?

2. Explain the variation "Olfactory."

3. What elements of the variation "Spectral" make it gothic?

4. What does the author do to the basic story in the variation "Parts of Speech?"

5. Why do you think the author includes the variation "Feminine?"

6. Compare and contrast "Back Slang" and "Dog Latin."

7. Explain the variation "Consequences."

8. What makes the variation "Awkward" seem awkward?

9. Why do you think the author includes the variation "Interjections?"

10. Explain the variation "Reactionary," and why it is titled "Reactionary."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the tone of the basic story in Exercises in Style? How do you know? Does this tone change in different variations? If so, give at least one example.

Essay Topic 2

What are the elements of the setting given in the basic story? How are these elements important to the story and its variations?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of the young man's hat in the basic story and variations.

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