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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. Which plant should get plenty of water so it does not make your throat itch?

2. in "Snapshot, Harvey Cedars: 1948," a girl looks at a picture of her parents. What was the father's dream profession?

3. What is wrong with the birds?

4. What is the first name of "The Philosophical Cobbler?

5. What word does the man use to describe the drama regarding the hero and heroine of the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the interview with "The Last Parakeet."

2. "Here" describes a neighborhood in which everyone is friendly but does not socialize. Describe the neighborhood.

3. Why does Emily feel invisible in "Offerings?" What does Emily do after she collects a large number of apologies?

4. What does Henry Dobbins use as a way of protecting himself while at war? What happens that might change the talisman?

5. Discuss what might happen after the owner finds the dead rabbit in "Here's Another Ending."

6. Discuss the interruptions faced by the man in "The Continuity of Parks."

7. Discuss Jane's attitude in "Jane." What does Jane do instead of follow her parents' orders?

8. What is the most interesting thing about the people at "108 John Street?"

9. What happens when Louise finds Teddy on the floor in "Teddy's Canary?"

10. What realization does the widow come to in regards to her missing husband?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Franky Gorky may be "The Nicest Kid in the Universe," but Franky is none too bright. Write two short stories about a character like Franky, or perhaps yourself, who receives three wishes. One story will reflect wise choices using the three wishes, and the second story will reflect making foolish choices. Would it be hard to decide what to do with the wishes?

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

"Snapshot, Harvey Cedars: 1948" tells the tale of a woman's memories of her parents. The woman looks at a family photo fondly, remembering her dad's dreams of becoming a builder. The mother's body language is telling and unusual. Examine the mother's body language in the photo and the daughter's views. Do you think it is possible that the woman had some type of premonition or is the woman's body language a coincidence? If the woman had a premonition, do you think she was aware of it? Study the possibilities. Examine the daughter's thoughts regarding her father's suicide.

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