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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 the name of the girl's sister, who is a nun?

2. One day at the theatre a girl hears about which famous battle?

3. In "Subtotals," a man is obsessed with which of the following?

4. The people see images of silvery ______ outside their window.

5. How did the couple meet in "232-9979?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the woman intend to trick her boyfriend in "I Get Smart?"

2. What common topic is discussed between the woman and the soldier in "Dish Night?"

3. "A Public Denial" tells a somewhat humorous story about a man trying to clear his deceased grandfather's name. What killed the old man?

4. "The Appalachian Trail" reflects the story of a wife determined to hike the 2,000 mile trail. Discuss the husband's reaction to the trip.

5. In "Mandy Shupe," a mother tells her young daughter about Mandy Shupe, a Mennonite woman who goes a bit wild. The basic story is told and the mother's purpose for the parable as well as the grown up daughter's reaction explained.

6. In "The One Sitting There," a woman has difficulty cleaning out her refrigerator. What is the problem?

7. What is the accident that injures Jimmy? What happens after the accident?

8. "The Father" discusses the birth of a new baby and the family resemblance. What opinions are voiced?

9. How does the therapist behave in an unprofessional manner?

10. Why does the girl think the U.S. is being attacked by Russian missiles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Girl," a girl's mother gives her daughter a very long list of things to do and not to do in order to behave like and become a "proper lady." Review each item on the list. Is it applicable to current day standards? Explain. Update the list to remove archaic ideas, update those that need to be changed to reflect modern culture, and add items that are appropriate today.

Essay Topic 2

In "The Restraints," a girl is taken to a tavern by her father. Discuss in detail the psychological implications of the father's actions. Does the father know what he is doing is wrong? How does it affect the girl as a small child? In what ways does the girl suffer? How do other people see the girl? Can the man's actions be construed as child abuse? Define child abuse and relate it to the story.

Essay Topic 3

In "Grace Period," a man spots a bright light on the horizon. The man can feel the earth rumble as the light gets brighter. No one answers the phone. Discuss what you think is happening. Do you think the bright light is a UFO? Do you think the man is frightened or hallucinating? Compare the story to others that begin the same way and end up with alien abduction. Also watch and review television shows that portray alien abductions.

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