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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. "Friend of My Youth" is a story about _____________________.

2. How does Almeda view the man in #41?

3. Why does Almeda not venture outside to find out about the noises?

4. What does the narrator reflect on regarding her own mother?

5. What did the man in #79 do during the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would Murray have secretly wanted Barbara to have had an affair?

2. What does Hazel conclude about what Dudley gives to both Judy and Antoinette?

3. What is the town's attitude about the poor people in town?

4. What does Brenda realize about her relationship with Neil after their first fight regarding the sweet shop girl?

5. When does it occur to Hazel that Dudley is involved with both Judy and Antoinette?

6. Who are Murray and Barbara, how did they meet and what type of business do they operate now?

7. What role does Murray's paranoia play in the story?

8. What is the content of a poem told by Miss Dobie that seems to be directed at Judy?

9. What does Murray suspect that Victor and Barbara are doing and under what circumstances does Victor leave for good?

10. How did Flora try to mend the relationship with the narrator's mother, and what does the narrator think about how well she knew her own mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alice Munro is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the stories. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

Who are two of Munro's characters in this book who appeal to you the most? What is it about these characters that you like? What are their weaknesses? How about redeeming qualities? Are Munro's characters believable in your opinion. Explain and use examples from the text.

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