View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sissie think about her mother's latest haircut?

2. Which of the following words does Sissie use to describe her own appearance?

3. What is the name of the bar that Sissie's parents frequented?

4. According to Sissie, whom are all men angry at?

5. What does the mysterious man offer to take Sissie to do in Part 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the use of three different literary devices as they are used in "Four Summers". How are they used? What is their purpose?

Essay Topic 2

What is the hierarchy of the sexes is the book? What are the expectations of women? What are the expectations of men? How does this relate to Sissie?

Essay Topic 3

How does Joyce Carol Oates use dialogue to convey parts of the story? Is dialogue vital to the story? Why or why not?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 193 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample