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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. In "Mandy Shupe," a mother tells her daughter a story about Many Shupe, who is a ______.

2. In "Wedding Night," a man works at a _____.

3. What kind of car was used in the fatal event?

4. Jimmy's father accuses his son of ______.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Discuss the attitude of the man in "Wedding Night."

5. Explain the goal of the stones in the desert.

6. What causes the stones to become fearful? What is a distinction of stones?

7. In "Nadine at 35: Synopsis," explain what Nadine does when her husband leaves her and why she allows him to come back.

8. Give some examples of the man's experiences in "Subtotals."

9. What temporarily dissuades the couple from making love in "True Love?"

10. In "Love Poems," a man is inspired to write a love poem to his mistress. It is the best poem the man has ever written. Discuss the man's work and what he does with it in the end.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Bread" discusses the fact that while many of us eat bread, there are many people that are starving and could benefit from the bread we take for granted. Who decides who should eat and who should starve? Should people curb what they eat in order to provide food for people half way around the world? Is there an impact on those people decided by what we eat? How does supply and demand fit into the picture? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

In "The Stones," the old stones have chosen to forget about or cease to talk about their adventures as young stones. Discuss in detail the behavior of the old stones versus the young stones. How have the old stones changed? What is the opinion of the young stones regarding their elders? Compare the attitudes of the old and young stones to grandparents, parents and children. What are the similarities? Does the story help to change your outlook on the opinions and advice of your elders? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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