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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. Why would the old man's wife have accepted his invitation?

2. How does the man describe the girl's maneuvering?

3. What happens to the photographer?

4. Who generally attends the Twilight Club?

5. What is the name of the column that first reports on the women's business?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does she suggest to him?

2. Why is the woman unmarried?

3. What happens when they are approached by a man?

4. What is the end result?

5. What pact does Ailin make?

6. What is the significance of the photographer's note on the photo?

7. How do the six women plan to deal with house fires?

8. What is the girl's situation?

9. What is Number Three, Garden Road about?

10. What is the metaphor of A House Fire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Moyan unable to avoid pain? What does her character say about human nature in general? How could you argue against the author's point of view?

Essay Topic 2

What is the meaning of each of the stories' titles? How much do the titles foreshadow each story?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

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